NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

North Little Rock School District Transportation Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Job Status: Full/Part- Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Report to: Director of Transportation

Grade/Level: P-12

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Work Schedule: As determined by the Director Of Transportation

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Transportation Bus Driver is vital in ensuring the safe transportation of students within the North Little Rock School District. This position requires a steadfast commitment to upholding stringent safety protocols while operating the school bus. Additionally, Bus Drivers may offer passenger assistance, including facilitating the boarding and disembarking process for passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate the vehicle and its equipment safely.
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Prepare and submit reports, including passenger counts, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.
• Complete required training and testing for school bus driver and aides.
• Perform assigned duties safely and efficiently while observing all legal requirements and safe operating procedures.
• Follow all written and oral instructions and route sheets.
• Obey all written policies and directives of the school district.
• Follow instructions for proper vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
• Report for drug/alcohol testing as required.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Assist in loading, securing, and unloading of wheelchairs and physically disabled students.
• Assist in emergency evacuation.
• Maintain student control and discipline.
• Keep a daily log of student behavior and actual pick-up and drop-off times.
• Keep the inside of the bus clean and orderly.
• Must maintain a current CDL at all times.
• Must maintain a current DOT physical.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency Statement(s):

Customer-oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Diversity-Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Team Building – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

No prior experience is necessary

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Certificates & Licenses:

Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes, passenger, and school bus endorsements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

DOT Drug Test Program, FBI and ASP Background Check, Child Maltreatment Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Feel free to use this job description as needed, and customize it further if required to align it with the specific needs of your organization.

Work Environment: The School Bus Driver must perform their duties in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.