Bus Driver

Dodge City Unified School District 443; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge City Public Schools - Transportation is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students safely on designated routes and field trips. The role requires daily pre-trip inspections and strict adherence to safety policies.

Starting pay is $27.91 hourly. CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements is required, with prior bus driving experience preferred. Training, safety protocols, and driver responsibility for student supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required; DMV license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Prior bus driving experience preferred.
• CDL training and alcohol/controlled substance testing are required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus on designated routes during school days.
• Transport students, teachers and others on field trips.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain bus cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain order and discipline per district policies.
• Complete records and reports as required.

Skills

Traffic laws

Pre-trip inspections

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

CDL class B with School Bus endorsement

Bilingual EN/SPAN

Tools

Vehicle maintenance procedures

Job description

• Location:Dodge City Public Schools - Transportation
• Date Available:08/18/2022

Title: School Bus Driver

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Starting Pay Range: $27.91 Hourly

Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Training provided to obtain license; CDL required; alcohol and controlled substance testing is required as a condition of employment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.