School Bus Driver

Enid Public Schools; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated bus driver to transport students and faculty safely. This role involves adhering to traffic safety rules, maintaining order during trips, and ensuring the bus is in good working condition. The ideal candidate will possess a valid chauffeur license and demonstrate strong communication skills to foster respect among students and staff. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the safety and well-being of the school community. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid health benefits for employee

Qualifications

• Possess a valid chauffeur license and pass a performance test.
• Ability to maintain discipline and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils and faculty safely between locations.
• Maintain order and comply with traffic safety regulations.
• Inspect the bus and report any issues.

Skills

Driving a school bus

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Ability to maintain discipline

Communication skills

Education

Valid chauffeur license

Job description

6 hours per day

Pay: $17.45 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 performance 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 incumbent 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.