Transportation/Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education

West Memphis (AR)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional school district in West Memphis, Arkansas, is seeking a full-time Transportation Worker/Bus Driver. This role involves ensuring the safe and compliant transportation of students, operating school buses, and performing necessary inspections and maintenance. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, experience in transportation preferred, and a valid Arkansas Driver's License. The job emphasizes professionalism, safety, and effective communication with students and parents.

Qualifications

Experience in transportation, logistics, or school district operations preferred.
Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

Operate school buses on scheduled routes and trips.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Maintain the cleanliness of assigned district vehicles.
Complete forms and reports as required.
Maintain control of student passengers for safety.

Skills

Experience in transportation

Logistics knowledge

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

School bus equipment and accessories

Job description

Transportation/Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5278613

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Transportation Worker/Bus Driver is responsible for the daily support of the District’s student transportation services. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant transportation operations, including route planning, driver communication, parent communication and student scheduling. The position supports the overall mission of the school district by promoting reliable access to educational services through effective transportation management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

Operate any and all school buses, including Special Education buses, on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and out of school district boundaries
Perform pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections as required by State and District policy procedure
Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned district vehicles; sweeping, dusting, and washing
Add fuel, oil, and coolant as needed
Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of supervisory personnel.
Complete forms, records and reports as required by State and District policy and procedures. Maintain an up to date seating chart on bus
Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and District policy and procedures
Wear appropriate attire to comply with District policy and procedures
Operate and maintain all school bus equipment and accessories including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid kits, wheel chair lifts, and tie downs
Operate all hand and foot controls installed in the school bus as required by Arkansas State School Bus Specifications
Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR
Maintain and complete legible and accurate forms, records, time sheets, accident reports, and other clerical type activities as may be required
Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by District policy procedures
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public
Notify transportation director if driver cannot perform assigned duty as early as possible so that a substitute can be notified to take your place
Upon student entry of bus, the driver must be present on the bus
Participate in all required screenings and tests
Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
Display professionalism in appearance, attitude, and actions

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.