Bus Driver - Transportation Department

Bus Driver
- Transportation Department

Ritenour School District Transportation Department
- Overland, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5568693
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class A or B, with “S” (school bus) and “P” (passenger) endorsements. Must be able to drive any bus owned or operated by the district of the same classification (GVWR and equipment) allowed by the endorsements/restrictions on the Driver’s CDL. Be able to pass the annual physical as prescribed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the operation of a school bus, including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen.

Successfully pass random, periodic, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests in accordance with DOT regulations. Ability to evaluate and solve problems. Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide safe transportation to and from school and school-related activities for students, teachers/coaches/parents/chaperones on field trips and activity trips, and for all other passengers authorized and approved by the Ritenour Transportation Department in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

• Drive bus over the transportation route as written by the transportation department
• Report unsafe bus stops, time changes, or general route changes and conditions to the Director of Transportation or his/her design Keep route sheets updated at all times.
• Enforce rules of proper bus behavior with all passengers. Report student misconduct to a proper school and/or department personnel.
• Assist school administrators, teachers, and parents in promoting a positive driver-student-school relationship.
• Drive safely and courteously, keeping in mind that you are Ritenour ’s representative on the roads and streets of the district
• Maintain a good attendance record. Good attendance is mandatory for a safe, on‑time and consistent transportation program.
• Attend safety meetings and workshops as required by district policy and state licensing requirements.
• Observe rules, regulations, and responsibilities for bus drivers contained in the transportation department handbook.
• Keep the two‑way radio on at all times that bus is in operation.
• Conduct and log pre‑trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions, and adequate fuel level. Following each run, do a post‑trip inspection, checking the interior of the bus for remaining children or other passengers, objects left behind by passengers, and examining the exterior of the bus for body damage or mechanical defects.
• Sweep the bus and empty trash can(s) daily. Dust dash and perform other housekeeping duties as necessary to maintain the interior cleanliness of the bus.
• Prepare all forms accurately and thoroughly, and submit on time as required by the transportation department.
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