Job Title: School Bus Driver
Reports To: Transportation Director
Location: Pauls Valley - District
Summary:
Individual must be willing and able to drive all assigned routes as needed and assist other drivers with various duties as needed. Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Operate a two-way radio.
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual.
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
- Conducts daily safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle.
- Assures maintenance of bus and that bus is in a safe and clean operating condition.
- Reports needed mechanical repairs.
- Installs special safety belts.
- Sweeps interior of the bus and washes windows daily.
- Services the bus with gas and oil.
- Follows established security procedures.
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
- Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned.
- Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route.
- Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.
- Performs other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent previous experience in lieu of education
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a CDL - Class B combination with passenger and school bus endorsement.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a State of Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate.
- Must have a clean driving record.
Experience:
- Previous experience driving a passenger bus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must pass an annual DOT physical
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Other:
- Proficient in Spanish is a plus.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
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