School Bus Driver: Safe, Reliable Student Transport

Elkins School District; Elkins (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkins School District is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school in Elkins, AR. The role requires adherence to all state and federal transportation laws, maintaining the bus, and managing student behavior to ensure safe operation.

The position involves performing daily pre-trip inspections, reporting malfunctions, and participating in drills and training as directed by the transportation department. Training and workshops support ongoing safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and obedience to state and federal laws governing school bus transportation.
• Care and cleanliness of the school bus.
• Maintain student discipline to ensure safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Know and obey state and federal laws pertaining to school bus transportation.
• Maintain proper care of the school bus, including bus cleanliness.
• Maintain a level of student discipline on the bus to allow safe driving at all times.
• Report all misbehavior to the correct building level principal.
• Follow safe loading, stopping, and unloading procedures at all times.
• Conduct a pre-trip inspection on buses daily and file a report weekly.
• Report all vehicle malfunctions to a mechanic.
• Conduct two evacuation drills per year.
• Wear seat belts when the bus is in motion.
• Attend the before-school workshops.
• Attend all in-service training provided by the school or as required by the maintenance/transportation director.
• Cooperate with all drivers, mechanics, and administrators.
• Report to and perform other duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent.

Job description

Elkins School District is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school in Elkins, AR. The role requires adherence to all state and federal transportation laws, maintaining the bus, and managing student behavior to ensure safe operation.

The position involves performing daily pre-trip inspections, reporting malfunctions, and participating in drills and training as directed by the transportation department. Training and workshops support ongoing safety and compliance.