DOLLARWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUS DRIVER

 

SUMMARY:

Skilled work in the operation of light and heavy school buses in transporting students to and from public school.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.)

This job description may include but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Transports students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.  
• Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.  
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school.
• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.  
• Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus.
• Maintains discipline.
• Reports unruly behavior to principal of school or to supervisor.
• Inspects and sweeps bus.
• Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
• Reports delays and accidents.  Keep operational records and makes simple reports.
• Reports defects or problems with vehicle to shop supervisor.
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Performs related work as required.
• Pick up and drop off at home or residential bus stop.
• Transport children to field trip destination.
• Observe speed limits and obey road signs.
• Explain safety procedures to children and any chaperones.
• Prepare trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.
• Other duties assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years of verifiable driving experience.
• Good driving record.
• No DUI convictions in past fifteen (15) years.
• Copy of Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to relate to students, parents and school system personnel.

Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etc.

• Completion of first aid and driving courses.  
• Training on highway safety rules and regulations.
• Appropriate State of Arkansas driver’s license.  
• Completion of a performance test in school bus operation.
• Must pass an annual physical examination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet physical requirements neccessary to operate school vehicles as determined by the State of Arkansas.