Bus Driver - Transportation Department

Bus Driver – Transportation Department

Location: Springfield Public Schools Transportation Center - Springfield, Missouri

Department: Transportation |
Pay Grade: B120/B121/B123 |
Employment type: Part-Time |
Salary: $22.64 to $26.79 per hour

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for transporting students on scheduled routes and/or to special excursions, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining student safety during loading and unloading.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Advise passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce safety guidelines.
• Assist passengers with safe loading and unloading during normal transport and emergencies.
• Attend training, workshops, and unit meetings required for job performance.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in compliance with regulations.
• Drive school buses on scheduled routes to school and field trips safely and timely.
• Fuel, inspect, and report vehicle defects to maintain safe operating condition.
• Inform school personnel and parents about transport events and policies.
• Enter pre-trip and post-trip data in Zonar, maintaining accurate records.
• Keep vehicle interior swept and exterior windows clean.
• Monitor passengers during transit to ensure safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per regulations.
• Prepare reports documenting activities and comply with guidelines.
• Report incidents, complaints, accidents, or emergencies to supervisor and recommend resolution.
• Communicate observations and incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to student, parent, or staff inquiries about transportation services.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum one year of related experience (preferred).
• Valid Class "B" CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, no air-brake restrictions.
• Meet all state, federal, and district requirements for school bus drivers.
• Pass Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
• Pass DESE Transportation Physical Exam.
• Pass D.O.T Drug and Alcohol Test and random testing.
• Pass Criminal Background Clearance satisfactory to the District.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math and reading manuals; writing documents in prescribed formats.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques, vehicle maintenance, first aid, health standards, and safety practices.
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and adapt skills to changing conditions.
• Competence in safety practices, accurate record keeping, and operating special-need equipment.
• Schedule activities, collate data, and use job-related equipment.
• Work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle distractions.
• Apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather, roadway traffic, and confined spaces.
• Work includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and kneeling with significant force up to 100 pounds.
• Require fine finger dexterity, balancing, visual acuity, and mental acuity for safe operation.