School Bus Driver

Enidchamber; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health benefits for employee

Job summary

Enid Public Schools seeks a bus driver to transport pupils and staff between pickup points and the school, maintaining order and safety on every trip.

The role requires a valid chauffeur license, demonstrated bus-driving ability, and knowledge of school policies. The position includes health benefits and a 168-day contract, with the school bus environment as the primary workplace.

Qualifications

• Valid chauffeur license required.
• Proven bus-driving ability via a performance test.
• Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and school policies.
• Ability to read, write and communicate with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus to transport pupils between pickup points and school on schedule.
• Regulate heating and ventilation for passengers’ comfort.
• Comply with traffic and safety regulations.
• Report accidents or delays and complete required reports.
• Inspect bus for defects; check fluids and clean the bus after trips.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report issues to supervisor.
• Enforce smoking/eating restrictions on the bus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid chauffeur license

Bus driving skill

Knowledge of laws and policies

Reading and writing

Job description

6 hours per day

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Paid health benefits for employee

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid chauffeur license.
• Skill in driving a school bus, as proven by passing a special perfomance test.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and school system policies and procedures.
• Ability to gain respect and cooperation of students, parents, administrative officials and others; to maintain discipline; to pass a required bus driver's course; to read and write.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES: Bus Monitor

JOB OVERVIEW: Under close supervision, transport pupils, faculty and other school patrons between pick-up points and school, maintain order during trips and adhere to traffic safety rules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drives bus to transport pupils between pick-up points and school, according to prescribed time schedules.
• Regulates heating and ventilating systems for passengers' comfort.
• Complies with traffic and safety regulations.
• Reports accidents or delays and completes required reports.
• Inspects bus for mechanical defects; checks gas, oil , and water before departing; cleans bus after trip.
• Maintains discipline when students are aboard bus; reports problems to supervisor.
• Enforces regulations against smoking or eating on bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 168 days contract

WORK ENVIRONMENT: School bus setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires hearing, speaking, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

SALARY RANGE: In accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract Scale.

BENEFITS: In accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract.

The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbant may be asked to perform. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed. As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.