BUS DRIVER

Lawton Public Schools; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Public Schools is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students along established routes in Lawton, OK. A Class B CDL with Passenger and Bus endorsements is required, along with state certification.

You must be at least 21, pass the required certification tests at the Transportation Center, and complete ODOT medical, drug, and alcohol screening before offer. A background check and fingerprinting are mandatory for employment.

Qualifications

• Requires attention to safety and reliable driving responsibility.
• Requires ability to follow district routes and schedules.
• Background checks and state testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and staff along established routes and to events.
• Adhere to routes, schedules, and safety procedures to protect riders.
• Criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.

Skills

Attention to safety

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications/Requirements

• Applicants will be required to pass the State Department of Education School Bus Driver Certification test given at the Lawton Public Schools Transportation Center.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and Bus endorsements at the time application is filed.
• Applicants must follow ODOT regulations regarding drug and alcohol screening and pass the ODOT medical examination before offer of employment can be made.

Education

• High School transcript or equivalent.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Applicants will be required to pass the State Department of Education School Bus Driver Certification test given at the Lawton Public Schools Transportation Center.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and Bus endorsements at the time application is filed.
• Applicants must follow ODOT regulations regarding drug and alcohol screening and pass the ODOT medical examination before offer of employment can be made.

Specific Training/Skills

Job skills are required to perform tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Physical Requirements

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

Duties/Responsibilities And Essential Functions

The following duties are representative of performance expectations.

School bus drivers pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school. They may also transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events.

A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Must provide a Criminal History background check and fingerprinting.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT