Route Bus Driver

Ash Grove R-IV School District; Ash Grove (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Grove R-IV School District is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation. The role requires startup duties, adherence to district and state safety standards, and routine reporting. You will drive on predefined routes and maintain discipline and safety while students are on board.

The position emphasizes regular attendance, ability to read maps, and completing required training. Candidates must hold a Missouri CDL with S and P endorsements and pass district safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Missouri CDL with S and P endorsements.
• Successfully complete district training program.
• Ability to read and write simple sentences in English and understand maps.

Responsibilities

• Transport students on designated routes according to schedule.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report incidents.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus and attend safety meetings.

Skills

CDL with S & P endorsements

English reading/writing

Communication skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation Support Staff

Reports to: Director of Operations/Transportation Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 162 Days to accommodate driving on days that school is in session and attend safety training/professional development as required by the state and the district. Route rates reviewed annually and benefits according to Board policies.

Summary

To provide safe and efficient transportation to students.

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

An individual who holds this position is responsible for:

• Transport students over specified routes according to an established time schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses as prescribed by state, federal and district policies.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Pre-trips and post-trips the bus according to state/district procedures.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out of district school trips.
• Attends safety meetings and summer in-service meetings.
• Submits to all required DOT required random drug and alcohol screening.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Keeps all required licenses current.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills with coworkers, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Ability to understand and adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Driving extra duty trips if available.
• Ability to read and write simple sentences in English, read and understand maps and possess basic writing skills sufficient enough to complete pre and post trip reports and student discipline referrals.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License with S and P endorsements as prescribed by state law.
• Successfully complete the training program provided by the district.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to 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.

Hearing

Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

Employee will 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 a high area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking, a raised voice may be necessary.