Bus Driver

Jay Public Schools

Job Description

Bus Driver

Reports to:                  Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:                 n/a

Qualifications:           Valid CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement

                                      State of Oklahoma bus driving certificate

                                      Yearly physician’s statement certifying fitness for duty

Job Goal:                     Provide safe and efficient transportation to allow students to access the district’s curriculum and extra curricular programs.

Employment Terms:          172 days

                                                ¨         1 hour   (172 hours)

                                                ¨         2 hours (344 hours)

                                                ¨         3 hours (516 hours)

                                                ¨         4 hours (688 hours)

                                                ¨         5 hours (860 hours)

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Evaluation:                 Annually by assistant superintendent

Physical Demands:  This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Sit for extended periods; climb bus steps; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl

Occasional Requirements:  Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally Lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements:  Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:  Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         Operate district busses in a safe manner, including obeying all traffic laws and observing all mandatory school bus safety regulations.

2.         Inspect bus for mechanical defects prior to each operation and clean bus after each operation.

3.         Complete all required paperwork, including preventive maintenance trip worksheets.

4.         Promptly report any accident and complete required paperwork.

5.         Follow assigned schedule and routes.  Only transport authorized students.

6.         Notify supervisor in the event of mechanical failure, late arrival or other difficulties.

7.         Maintain order and discipline on busses (based on school policy) and promptly report any disciplinary problems to the transportation director.

8.         Exercise professionalism during school trips.

9.         Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.

10.       Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.

11.       Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.