Bus Driver

Fox C-6 School District; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fox C-6 School District is seeking a full-time Bus Driver to safely transport pupils from home to school and back. You will maintain bus safety, discipline, and adherence to schedules while building trust with students and parents.

Starting immediately, the role requires a valid Missouri School Bus Driver Instructor Course certification, health clearance, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders within the district. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Driver must be 21 years of age or older at the date of employment.
• Good physical and mental health with normal use of limbs.
• Certification of the Missouri School Bus Driver Instructor Course.
• Ability to work with students, parents and professional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Check bus condition daily including brakes, steering, lights and tires; correct defects.
• Keep bus clean inside and out; maintain lettering and signals.
• Maintain proper fuel level and safe operation of the bus.
• Ensure discipline for safety and control of pupils.
• Instruct routes on safety equipment and emergency procedures.
• Adhere to time schedules and report as required.
• Attend safety meetings and file required reports.
• Supervise children during transportation and protect smaller pupils.
• Study Missouri School Bus Driver's Manual for standards.

Skills

Ability to work with students, parents

Education

Age 21+ at employment

Physical health and annual medical exam

Missouri Bus Driver Instructor Course cert

Job description

Bus Driver

Job Details

Job ID: 5895305
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.33 Per Hour
Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

STATUS:179 Days, minimum 5-hour work day; Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:Director of Transportation

POSITION SUMMARY:First and foremost duty shall be the safe transportation of pupils from their homes to. and from school. In carrying out this duty, every driver shall endeavor to gain and maintain the respect of each child. Drivers shall be responsible to the Superintendent of Schools through their Supervisor.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driver shall check daily the condition of the bus including brakes, steering gear, lights, signaling devices, emergency doors and tires. Have all defects corrected. When a defect is discovered, a driver shall properly fill out and sign the Bus Defect Card available at the transportation office and repair shop.
• Keep the bus clean both inside and out, especially the lettering and signals.
• The driver is responsible to keep his/her bus at the proper fuel level.
• Driver must be able to secure discipline for purpose of safety.
• At the beginning of each school term and as many times thereafter as may be necessary, each driver shall give instructions and practice to each of his/her routes which include instructions in the location, use and operation of the emergency door, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and opening window as a means of escape in case of fire or accident.
• The driver shall make every effort to run the bus on the bus route and on the time schedule as established. At no time should a bus route be run ahead of schedule. Pupils and parents expect a regular and satisfactory bus service.
• Drivers shall make and file such reports as may be required.
• Drivers shall attend safety meetings as required.
• Driver shall assume control of the children while they are being transported and shall require from them respectable and orderly behavior. Particular attention should be given to the care and protection of the smaller pupils.
• Drivers shall know and study Missouri School Bus Driver's Manual in regards to bus driving standards and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver must be 21 years of age or older at the date of employment.
• A driver must be in good physical and mental health, free from communicable disease and have normal use of both hands, both feet, both eyes, and both ears. The driver shall submit annually to a physical examination by a licensed physician designated by the local Board of Education and present the signed physical examination to the employer. Certification of the Missouri School Bus Driver Instructor Course.
• Ability to work with students, parents and professional personnel.

The Fox C-6 School District is an Equal Opportuntiy Employer.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gary Cross , Director of Transportation
• Transportation, Arnold, MO 63010
• Email: [e-mail]

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