Mena School District is Hiring a 2025 SY Bus Driver Near Mena, AR
Position Title: Bus DriverQUALIFICATIONS: Hold current Certified Driver’s License (CDL) Pass a physical from a certified practitioner and clear a background check Previous School Bus Driving Experience PreferredREPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities The performance responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:
Come to work each day adequately prepared, both physically and mentally, to perform the following duties:
Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Such as rate of speed considered safe, as dictated by road and weather conditions
Maintain a CDL to cover vehicles owned by the district
Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and special equipment
Ensure that bus video equipment is in working order
Ensure the safety, welfare, and orderly conduct of passengers while on the bus and report any student behavior problems to the Transportation Director or school principal
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with Transportation Director, school staff, students, parents, and the motoring public
Maintain a clean, sanitary bus and safe environment for students
Attend all mandatory in-service training programs
Report on time to start route and complete in a safe and timely manner
Operate the bus route as directed by the Transportation Supervisor and keep to the assigned schedule
Report any bus repairs needed to Transportation Supervisor
Cell phones are prohibited while operating a school bus
The driver of a school bus shall NOT operate the school bus until every passenger is seated
Discharge students only at authorized stops. Discharge students only at his/her assigned stop unless notified by Transportation Supervisor
Transport only authorized students
Will not leave bus while motor is running and will effectively set brake when bus is stopped
Maintains current seating charts, bus roster, route and bus stops map
Communicates with students and parents a time and location for bus stop
Abides by all Federal and State traffic laws
Report all accidents, and complete required reports
Show respect for confidentiality
Provide maximum safety for students during loading and unloading
Require caution at railroad crossings
Prohibit unauthorized material on the vehicle
Perform any additional duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Support Services and Transportation Supervisor
Physical Demands
Must be able to push/pull up to 10 pounds
Evaluation Criteria
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.