Bus Driver (7)

Young World Physical Education; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is looking for a full-time Bus Driver. The position involves safely transporting school-aged children and ensures compliance with all safety regulations. The candidate must possess a valid Arkansas Commercial Driver License and have a clean driving record. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, enforcing discipline, and maintaining updated records. Immediate start is available with ongoing applications until filled.

Qualifications

• Experience as a school bus driver or driver of other large vehicle.
• Valid Arkansas Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger and S Endorsements.
• Must pass an annual physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and enforce student discipline.
• Transport school-aged children to and from various activities.

Skills

Reliable and responsible person

Knowledge of traffic rules

Ability to relate to students

Ability to operate bus safely

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

School Bus

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre-trip inspections, observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a school bus driver or driver of other large vehicle, along with successful completion of the Bus Driver Training Course offered by the Pine Bluff School District Transportation Services Department
• Valid Arkansas Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger and S Endorsements and verification of an acceptable driving record through the State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Vision in both eyes. Cannot be a diabetic on insulin
• Good driving record. No DUI conviction in past fifteen (15) years
• Must pass an annual physical examination
• Any of the following will render a candidate ineligible for employment:
• Received a citation for driving under the influence, lifetime
• Falsified an accident report, lifetime
• Received a citation for passing a stopped school bus within last five (5) years
• Loss of or suspension of driver’s license for traffic related offenses/violations within last three (3) years or for multiple non-traffic related offenses
• More than six (6) points on license within the last three (3) years
• Leaving the scene of an accident within the last five (5) years
• Speeding in a school zone within the last five (5) years
• No more than two (2) moving violations including adjudication withheld, for moving violations within the last five (5) years
• Speeding in excess of sixteen (16) miles per hour over posted speed limit within the last five (5) year

*This refers to loss or suspension of license for reasons related to traffic offenses to include but not be limited to failure to pay traffic fine, failure to attend driving school, failure to maintain vehicle registration, judgment reasons, an accident without auto liability insurance, or refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine alcohol test.

• Knowledge of equipment and technology as related to specific job functions
• Ability to meet the Arkansas Department of Education’s Physical Examinations for School Bus Driver
• A school bus driver must be reliable and responsible person and should never indulge in rash driving
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to relate to students, parents and school system personnel
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports

Job Details

Job ID: 5223187

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Bus Driver (7)

Pine Bluff School District Districtwide - Pine Bluff, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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