Bus Driver - Contract (CDL with P&S endorsements required)

Transportation; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam City Transportation in Bethany, OK seeks a Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for district students.

This CDL‑holder role requires Oklahoma Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, plus the Oklahoma School Bus Driver certification, and a DOT drug/alcohol test.

Starting date is immediate; employment is nine months per school year, with salary set by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent level of education.
• Obtain Oklahoma Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Obtain Oklahoma State Department of Education school bus driver certification.
• Pass a DOT physical examination with drug/alcohol testing.
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds over 40 feet.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and District policy.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and complete proper paperwork.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Observe and obey district transportation policies and procedures.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report students with bus discipline problems to the proper authority and complete paperwork.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keep and maintain assigned schedule.
• Pickup and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Document mechanical and safety problems pertaining to the bus.
• Possess working knowledge of equipment needed to perform duties.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education

Oklahoma Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Oklahoma State Department of Education school bus driver certification

Job description

Bus Driver - Contract (CDL with P&S endorsements required)

Putnam City Transportation - Bethany, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4932094

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 13, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 or older
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent level of education.
• Obtain Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
• Obtain Oklahoma State Department of Education school bus driver certification
• Pass a DOT physical examination at a facility designated by the Transportation Department, including drug / alcohol test.
• Lift and carry 75 (seventy five) pounds across 40 (forty) feet of level ground.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation, Student Discipline Supervisor, Designated Driver Examiner / Training Supervisor, Special Needs Route Supervisor, Route Supervisor / Accident Investigator, Activity Trips Supervisor

JOB GOAL: Enable each student through safe and efficient transportation to take full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the district’s schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obey all traffic laws and District policy.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and complete proper paperwork.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Observe and obey all policies and procedures as set forth in the Putnam City Schools Transportation Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report students with bus discipline problems to the proper authority and complete proper paperwork.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keep and maintain assigned schedule.
• Pickup and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Properly document all mechanical and safety problems pertaining to school bus as found.
• Possess a working knowledge of any additional equipment necessary to properly perform all duties.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month basis. Salary established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.

Approved: ______________________________________________ Date:_______________

Reviewed and agreed to by: ________________________________ Date:_______________

Position Type: full-time or part-time