Bus Driver Job Description Qualifications:

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements; Credentials as required by the State of Oklahoma for school bus driving.

Reports to:

Director of Transportation/Transportation Routing Coordinator Performance Responsibilities:

Drive a school bus or other assigned vehicle maintaining a schedule safely. Interact with children, parents, teachers and other employees in a safe, proper and helpful manner. Maintain records of student riders, accidents and safety inspections. Attend State SDE bus driver certification classes and online training as required. Clean up various body fluid spills. Inspect assigned vehicles, notifying proper authorities in case of mechanical failures. Maintain student discipline in accordance with District/Transportation policies. Report and complete all required documents for driving concerns and accidents. Keep the assigned route or daily assigned vehicle clean, fueled and ready to transport riders at all times. When driving a special needs vehicle assist the monitor as needed for securing walk-ons and wheelchairs in a safe manner to include any extra loose equipment. Perform simple data recording/record keeping operations requiring logging, filing or posting single entry items either manually or by computer. Obtain an annual State physical and pre-employment drug screening. Be involved in random drug screening in accordance with Federal/District standards. Work with Transportation personnel to conduct and document student emergency evacuations in accordance with all state/District rules. Work with Transportation personnel to conduct and document pre-trip inspections of any vehicle driven in accordance with all state/District rules. Maintain a current physical test in accordance with all Federal/state rules. Maintain a current SDE certification in accordance with all state/Transportation rules. Maintain a current Class "A" or "B" CDL with Passenger and School bus endorsements. Maintain a current Motor Vehicle Report with minimal reported incidents in accordance with all state/District rules. Assist in keeping the transportation office spaces, and parking areas clean. Other duties may be assigned.

Terms of Employment:

Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, and squat frequently. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather. Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.