Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Director of Transportation

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

• Successfully complete District school bus driver training programs and courses

• Complete all other training programs required by District policy and procedures

• 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. Confer with parents when necessary

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

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.

Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.