Transportation Bus Driver

Transportation Bus Driver

Blue Springs Transportation Center - Blue Springs, Missouri

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Job : 5733646

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Bus Driver

Blue Springs School District

Position Summary: The job of Bus Driver is to provide support for the educational process through student transportation services, transporting students over scheduled routes or to special excursions, ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g., safety meetings, weather driving, emergency evacuations, intruders, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drive’s school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents of events, policies, and/or practices (e.g., scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
• Inspects assigned inbox daily and sign up for applicable communication services for the purpose of facilitating communication throughout the district.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit (e.g., follow elementary/middle school seating chart, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, steering components, emergency exit, blood spill kits, heat/AC, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g., field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills: adhere to safety practices; administer first aid; apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operate district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge: basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); read manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and procedures; two-way radio communication; use of wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc.

Abilities: schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; use job-related equipment; work with diverse individuals and/or groups; problem solve with data and equipment; communicate with diverse groups including school-age riders; maintain confidentiality; maintain fine finger dexterity; exercise sound judgment; adapt to continuous distractions.

Working under limited supervision following standardized practices; providing information and advising others; operating within a defined budget; utilizing resources from other work units as required.