Position Type :

Transportation / Bus Driver

Date Posted : 6 / 5 / 2023

6 / 5 / 2023

Location :

Yankton School District

Title : School Bus Driver

Job Description : Responsible for safely transporting students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off points.

Criteria :

A. Education Level : High school diploma or equivalent

B. Experience Desired : Experience driving school buses is preferred

C. Physical Requirements : This position requires constant sitting, walking and driving. Occasional standing, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more.

D. Other Requirements : Must have a good driving record; a valid Class B CDL driver's license with school bus and passenger endorsement;

must speak and read English affluently; Attend district-sponsored in-services and training activities as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Essential Functions and Duties :

• Controls behavior of children while operating the bus.
• Communicates effectively including speaking on two-way radio.
• Performs daily bus safety and operational checks.
• Maintains assigned bus in a clean and presentable manner.
• Reports deficiencies to immediate supervisor for repair and maintenance.
• Complies with South Dakota Department of Transportation and local traffic regulations.
• Completes all forms, records and reports as required by state or local school district policies.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other drivers, school staff and parents
• Provides assistance to students boarding and disembarking the bus; assures that seat belts (where appropriate) are securely fastened and wheelchairs (where appropriate) are locked in place
• Maintains confidential information regarding students, their families and school matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Reports To : Bus Supervisor / Mechanic

Receives Guidance From : Transportation Director, Director of Student Services, Principal

Last updated : 2024-06-16