CCRl - Bus Driver
Job Description
Title: Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Director
Job Goal: Safely transport students in district transportation vehicles.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport students over specified routes according to an established time schedule
- Transport students to events and field trips
- Comply with traffic regulations
- Drive safely and professionally
- Perform required pre-trip inspections
- Enforce the student discipline code
- Submit required medical certification
- Participate in required training
- Participate in required drug and alcohol testing
- Maintain cleanliness of the school bus
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Duties
- Drivers supervise students while transporting them
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or the equivalent
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Missouri Commercial Drivers License with S endorsement
Skills and Abilities
- Language: Ability to read and write simple sentences in English, read and understand maps and possess basic writing skills sufficient to complete pre and post trip reports and student discipline referrals
- Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of American weight, volume and distance measurement
- Reasoning: Ability to understand and follow Board policies, administrative procedures and training and handbook materials
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to interact in a friendly manner with co-workers, parents and students
The physical and work environment statements are representative of the essential functions and conditions of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Sit for long periods of time
- Occasionally walk and stand
- Frequently bend and twist the torso and neck
- Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements
- Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
- Use close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position
Conditions and Environment
- Frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Occasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditions
- Often work in an area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking; a raised voice may be necessary
Terms of Employment: 180 day position. Salary determined annually by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of support staff.
Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, May 22, 2014 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).