Position Title:  Bus Driver

Department:   Transportation

Reports To:     Director of Transportation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate any and all school buses, including Special Education buses, on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and out of school district boundaries
• Successfully complete District school bus driver training programs and courses
• Complete all other training programs required by District policy and procedures
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections as required by State and District policy procedure
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned district vehicles; sweeping, dusting, and washing
• Add fuel, oil, and coolant as needed
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of supervisory personnel.  Confer with parents when necessary
• Complete forms, records and reports as required by State and District policy and procedures. Maintain an up to date seating chart on bus
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and District policy and procedures
• Wear appropriate attire to comply with District policy and procedures
• Operate and maintain all school bus equipment and accessories including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid kits, wheel chair lifts, and tie downs
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in the school bus as required by Arkansas State School Bus Specifications
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR
• Maintain and complete legible and accurate forms, records, time sheets, accident reports, and other clerical type activities as may be required
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by District policy procedures
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public
• Notify transportation director if driver cannot perform assigned duty as early as possible so that a substitute can be notified to take your place
• Upon student entry of bus, the driver must be present on the bus
• Participate in all required screenings and tests
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
• Display professionalism in appearance, attitude, and actions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.