Bus Driver; AM and PM

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The Bus Driver will transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. The Bus Driver may be assigned to drive wheelchair buses.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Performs pre‑trip inspections on bus and reports any mechanical, electrical, or safety issues to the Transportation Department.
• Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops safely.
• Maintains a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Ensures safety of all students.
• Assists students with getting on and off the bus, when required.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to District policy.
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
• Operates a two‑way radio.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school or general education diploma preferred.
• Excellent driving record.
• Possesses Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.
• Meets all federal, state, and local district requirements for the operation of a school bus.
• Passes background check and random drug testing.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Ability to work with students of all backgrounds.
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time.

Reports To:

Transportation Supervisor
Term Length: 178 days
Evaluation:
Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, performed by the transportation supervisor.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Primary and Secondary Education