MPS Bus Driver

MPS Bus Driver

Mena School District, Mena, Arkansas

Job : 5510769

Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Bus Driver

Hold current Certified Driver’s License (CDL)

Pass a physical from a certified practitioner and clear a background check.

Previous school bus driving experience preferred but not required.

Transportation Supervisor

• Come to work each day adequately prepared, physically and mentally, to perform duties.
• Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to safe speed based on road and weather conditions.
• Maintain a CDL to cover district vehicles.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of the vehicle and special equipment.
• Ensure bus video equipment is in working order.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and orderly conduct of passengers while on the bus and report any student behavior problems to the Transportation Director or school principal.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with Transportation Director, school staff, students, parents, and the motoring public.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary bus and safe environment for students.
• Attend all mandatory in‑service training programs.
• Report on time to start route and complete in a safe and timely manner.
• Operate the bus route as directed by the Transportation Supervisor and keep to the assigned schedule.
• Report any bus repairs needed to Transportation Supervisor.
• Cell phones are prohibited while operating a school bus.
• A driver shall not operate the bus until every passenger is seated.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops; stop only at the assigned stop unless notified by Transportation Supervisor.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Will not leave bus while the motor is running and will effectively set the brake when bus is stopped.
• Maintain current seating charts, bus roster, route and bus stops map.
• Communicate with students and parents the time and location for bus stop.
• Abide by all Federal and State traffic laws.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Show respect for confidentiality.
• Provide maximum safety for students during loading and unloading.
• Exercise caution at railroad crossings.
• Prohibit unauthorized material on the vehicle.
• Perform any additional duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Support Services and Transportation Supervisor.

Must be able to push/pull up to 10 pounds.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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