School Bus Driver - Safety-First Student Transport

Gravette School District Transportation and Maintenance; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a qualified Bus Driver to ensure the safety of students during transport. Responsibilities include operating the bus, performing pre-trip inspections, and maintaining discipline on board. Candidates must possess a Class B CDL and relevant endorsements, and pass necessary physical and background checks. This is a full-time position emphasizing student safety and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug test.
• Background check required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus carefully and responsibly.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Ensure safety of students during transport.

Skills

Class B CDL

School bus endorsement

Air brake endorsement

Passenger endorsement

Job description

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Bus Driver

Gravette School District Gravette School District Transportation and Maintenance - Gravette, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 4808591
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Gravette Public Schools

Position Description
Position Title:Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Director
Evaluated By: Transportation Director

JOB DESCRIPTION: School bus drivers have an extremely important job and responsibility. From the time the bus makes the first stop on route until the last passenger disembarks, the safety of someone’s child is in your hands. Safety is more important than keeping schedules or relationships with parents. It affects every aspect of your career as a driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Operate the bus in such a manner that proper care is given the bus and passengers at all times.

Start the route on time each morning so that you will operate the bus at a safe speed and arrive at school on time.

Do not change your route without proper authorization from the Facilities/Transportation Director.

Drivers are to perform a Pre-Trip inspection and student check before and after each route.

Maintain student discipline on your bus.

Keep your bus clean and fueled.

Remain on the bus while waiting on students, if you have to leave the bus for any reason be sure that the parking brake is on, the engine off, and key is in your pocket.

Driver must wear seat belt at all times.

Do not allow students off the bus unless approved stop, or without a written not from parent or school office.

Do not move the bus until all students are seated and facing forward.

All other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are to have a class B CDL, a school bus endorsement, air brake endorsement, passenger endorsement. Applicants must pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug and background check before being eligible for employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. In case of an emergency the employee must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Arissa Blakeslee , Personnel Services
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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