Bus Driver

Report to: Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation – 176 days

Position Summary

Under close supervision, transport pupils, faculty, and other approved riders between designated pick-up/drop-off points and school or activity trips. Maintain order during all routes, adhere to traffic and district safety rules, and follow applicable laws, regulations, and school-system policies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Pass a special performance test demonstrating skill in driving a school bus
• Knowledge of traffic laws, district policies, and transportation regulations
• Ability to gain respect and cooperation of students, parents, and officials; maintain discipline
• Complete a required bus-driver’s course
• Communicate and understand both oral and written instructions
• Comply with the physical limits and essential duties of the position

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus; follow district and transportation discipline procedures
• Provide written reports on a Bus Conduct Form the day of any infraction to appropriate school personnel
• Document severe discipline infractions on a Bus Conduct Form no later than the conclusion of the route, signed by Director/designee if possible, and send to the appropriate school authority
• Handle minor discipline problems by assigning seats and documenting as outlined by the Director/Administrator
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection of the bus using the provided form; report any problems affecting safe transportation to the Director of Transportation
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date description of assigned routes, including authorized stops, times, and other requested information
• Run the route as scheduled; implement approved changes to benefit transportation students
• Wait for any student(s) who can be seen making an attempt to catch the bus
• Pick up and discharge students only at authorized stops; transport only authorized riders
• Notify appropriate transportation personnel in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Make at least a 15-second stop at all authorized bus stops unless otherwise instructed
• Report all route delays to the transportation office
• Use two-way radios professionally, keeping communications necessary and courteous
• Report all employment-related accidents (personal, student, or vehicle) to transportation personnel as soon as possible, no later than departure from transportation following the conclusion of job responsibilities
• Complete all related reports, forms, and information requests within the allocated time frame
• Adhere to and enforce all district policies
• Comply with the Transportation Handbook and any changes implemented by the Administrator/Director of Transportation
• Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects; keep the assigned bus clean
• Maintain a valid Oklahoma DCL License and any licensing required by the State Department of Education
• Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service training sessions
• Promote a positive image through proper dress, conduct, and school bus operations; interact professionally with parents, patrons, and school personnel
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for students transported
• Perform other duties as assigned