Bus Driver

JOB SUMMARY:
School bus drivers shall transport students to and from school and school related functions in a safe and efficient manner. It is their responsibility to inspect and maintain the school bus to ensure proper operating condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties may be assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Be responsible for personal and district-owned equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, administrators, staff and community members.
• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Keep two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in motion.
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level.
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children.
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to district mechanics.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students' discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the State of Missouri.
• Interprets routes and maps and anticipates and reports road conditions and hazards.
• Attends monthly safety meetings and other trainings assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Comply with the District polices and regulations related to the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer