FULL-TIME PART-TIME AND SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERSQUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree GED required.Must currently hold a valid Oklahoma commercial drivers license CDL with both P passenger and S school bus endorsements.Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate.Oklahoma School Bus Driver Health Certificate Annual Physical or United States Department of Transportation DOT Physical every two years required.Must have an excellent current and annual Motor Vehicle Record MVR.Must submit to criminal history record check and initial drug and alcohol tests. Must consent to random drug and alcohol testing as well as Clearinghouse queries as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA and the DOT.Working RelationshipsMaintain positive rapport with all Meridian Technology Center staff members specifically transportation personnel students and high school administrators.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSJob SummaryThe Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and consistent transportation of students to and from the Meridian Technology Center MTC Main Campus located in Stillwater OK. The Bus Driver picks up and drops off MTC students at a partner high school within the MTC district. While students are in class at MTC the bus driver is assigned a department to work in during class times. Additional driving days may be necessary for student activities summer camps etc.Essential Job FunctionsObserve all City State and Federal Laws relating to school buses.Meet established time schedules follow established routes and drive safely and legally.Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure a safe operating condition of the bus and compliance with mandated guidelines.Inspect the bus daily for mechanical safety and report any deficiencies to the Transportation Supervisor.Keep the bus in a clean condition by sweeping and washing the bus inside and out.Know steps to take in an emergency and have a basic knowledge of CPR and first aid.Keep all certificates licenses and physical valid.Work effectively with others to disseminate information and solve problems.Account for the behavior of all students on the bus.Assist students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport as well as during emergency situations.Make all reports on time as requested. Report observations incidents andor accidents to the Transportation Supervisor to ensure the safety of all passengers.Report to the proper officials any traffic violations that affect the school bus and its passengers.Attend any in-service training that is required by the Transportation Supervisor Executive Director or SuperintendentCEO.Abide by all policies and procedures adopted by the MTC Board of Education.Promote MTC its programs and employees at every available opportunity.Uphold MTCs Mission Vision and Values. Support the culture by living out our values of Relationships - Act in the best interest of othersExcellence - Deliver superior servicesInnovation - Integrate new ideas with courageIntegrity - Model honesty and trust in all we doEmpowerment - Provide the framework and resources to succeedImpact - Commit to enrich each life we touchPerform all other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor Executive Director or SuperintendentCEO.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing walking bending kneeling stooping crouching crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift andor move items over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel enter and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCEThe Bus Driverwill be evaluated on the previously listed responsibilities based on Meridian Technology Centers Performance Review Guidelines. This evaluation will determine salary increases and career advancement opportunities. CAMPUS LOCATIONMain Campus Stillwater OKFLSA CLASSIFICATIONNon-exemptSALARYCommensurate with experienceAVAILABLEImmediatelyMeridian Technology Center does not condone nor will it tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color sex pregnancy national origin religion disability veteran statusage or genetic information in its programs services activities and employment. The Title IX and 504 Coordinator is Jeremy Zweiacker. He can be reached at Meridian Technology Center 1312 South Sangre Road Stillwater Oklahoma 74074-1899 via phone at 405-377-7500 or electronic mail at titleixmeridiantech.edu.