Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Star City (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver in Star City, Arkansas. The role involves safely transporting students on assigned routes while maintaining discipline and ensuring their safety. Applicants must hold a valid Arkansas commercial driver’s license and be at least 21 years old.

Key responsibilities include supervising students, reporting accidents, and following traffic laws. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential to this role. Join us in creating a safe environment for our students!

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Arkansas drivers’ license and pass a criminal history check.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes.
• Report any accidents or mechanical failures immediately.
• Supervise students during boarding and disembarking.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage student behavior

Customer service

Safe driving practices

Education

Valid Arkansas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

Tools

School bus

Safety equipment (reflective signs, fire extinguisher)

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

Star City School District Central Office – Star City, Arkansas.

Job Description

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and personnel.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategy to all district patrons.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures; complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with transportation office on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguishers, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Present a positive role model supporting the school climate and mission.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Attend and complete required training programs (on all in-service days) to maintain safety certification including first aid/CPR training.

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with Passenger, Air Brake, and S endorsements.
• Minimum age 21.
• Pass alcohol and drug test.
• Pass criminal history check and DPS physical.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to operate a bus.
• All duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor pertaining to the role of Bus Driver.

Equipment Used

School bus, safety equipment (reflective signs, fire extinguisher, seatbelts, wheelchair lift).

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; stay alert at all times while transporting students.
• Physical Demands: Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions; work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.