Bus Driver

JOB TITLE:

Bus Driver

Location:

Carlisle Community School District

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted: 2/9/2024

Transportation Director

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Iowa driver’s license
• Valid Class “B” commercial driver’s license with passenger bus endorsement “P” and school bus endorsement “S” and no air brake restrictions
• Valid Department of Transportation physical examination certification
• No moving violations for reckless driving or operating a vehicle under the influence
• Able to learn the operation of various buses and handicap equipment
• Must clear state criminal record and child and dependent adult abuse check
• Able to adapt to and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups
• Must be capable of maintaining discipline and control of students at stops, transfer stations, and while in operation
• Able to work with minimum supervision in accordance with district policies and procedures
• Available to work in the summer preferred

• AM–PM Route Driver
• Drive and operate a bus, van, or passenger vehicle safely and in accordance with district policy and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Memorize bus routes, streets and roads, and school locations
• Drive the routes as assigned without deviation unless authorized or an emergency or common sense dictates
• Maintain good driving habits, defensive driving practices, and exercise extra caution when driving around school buildings where students are present
• Provide support and instruction to students in order for them to understand school bus rules
• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students
• Report inappropriate student conduct to the Transportation Director
• Report to the Transportation Director any and all mechanical problems immediately
• Ensure that the vehicle is clean; perform daily vehicle inspections and fuel the vehicle
• Maintain time cards, seating charts, and other records as necessary
• Communicate with families about pick‑up and drop‑off times at the beginning of each year
• Monitor two‑way radio and provide radio communication
• Participate in all required training and drug and alcohol testing
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward students and coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director
• Meet with staff and parents as necessary to develop plans to meet students’ needs and improve behavior on the bus

• Physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle as dictated by the Department of Education in accordance with regulations
• Must have physical dexterity and be free of limitations in limbs and digits or other limitations likely to interfere with the ability to control vehicles used to transport students
• Able to assist in the emergency evacuation of students by extraction through emergency windows, doors, and roof exits
• Able to sit for long periods
• Able to operate handicap lift equipment and emergency window and door exits
• Able to operate a manual door opener
• Able to use equipment such as vacuum, broom, rags, cleaners and power washer
• Able to stoop, bend, and climb stairs

• Work is independent
• Substance‑free environment
• Work environment may include exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions
• Contact with bodily fluids is possible

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy
• Evaluation is the responsibility of the Transportation Director

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals…