Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Marshall Public School District Job Description

Position Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Director of Transportation

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SUMMARY: Bus Drivers accompany and supervise children on the bus as they ride to and from school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Assumes personal responsibility for obeying all traffic laws and for compliance with the regulations of the Department of Public Safety governing the operation of school buses.
• Assumes major responsibility for the safety of children on the bus conforming to safety regulations.
• Conducts a daily safety check of the bus. Cleans bus daily and washes at least monthly.
• Reports damages to the interior of the bus to the appropriate personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for sanitary condition of bus. Cleans bus daily and washes at least once monthly.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus. Reports behavior problems and student damage to the bus to the appropriate principal.
• Follows assigned schedule, arriving at school with students no earlier than necessary and discharging students only at authorized stops.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations against tobacco use and eating on the bus.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Transportation Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise children getting on and off the bus as well as while in transit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Class B, CDL Missouri driver's license with School bus endorsement
• Physical examination by a licensed Doctor of Medicine within 60 days prior to the date of employment.
• Minimum of two years' driving experience.
• No addiction to the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be a high school graduate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPR and first aid certification is mandatory and will be provided by employer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine Month Year (180 days), Salary in accordance with board policy and contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by Director of Transportation, or Superintendent.