Bus Driver

Chickasha, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: School Bus Driver

Purpose of Position:
To provide safe and efficient transportation in order to assist students in achieving educational success.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED

Valid Oklahoma Drivers License/Class B CDL with school bus and air brake endorsement

Acceptable motor vehicle record

Physically capable of performing prescribed duties

Physical requirements:

Good health and high energy level
Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs. or more
Ability to climb & descend steps
Extensive sitting & bending
Ability to tolerate a stressful environment
Ability to lift objects above shoulder level
Good vision and hearing
Ability to pass an annual physical examination

Skills knowledge and abilities:

Ability to read warning labels and safety documents
Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate by giving comprehendible oral instructions
Ability to perform basic numerical calculations
Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision
Plan schedule and organize work
Attention to detail
Physical skills to drive a school bus
Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards
Ability to administer first aide and CPR

Essential Job Functions (The duties listed below are not intended to depict all tasks required by this position. Duties may also be divided among staff as directed by the Supervisor)

Comply with School Board Policy
Be alert to safety conditions; anything found unsafe should be reported to supervisor and rendered safe as soon as possible
Communicate and confer frequently with the Assist. Superintendent. of Maintenance & Transportation
Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage use and disposal of chemicals trash rubbish waste and blood borne contaminated items
Drive a school bus maintaining a time and safety schedule
Interact positively with children parents teachers etc
Maintain accurate records; mileage load and time records as required
Inspect school bus notifying bus mechanic of any mechanical problem
Observe all state and federal traffic safety laws
Observe all regulations prescribed in the CPS Transportation Handbook
Maintain proper discipline of passengers on bus
Keeps bus clean including sweeping floors and washing windows
Provides special care and assistance as appropriate if passengers are handicapped
Controls loading and unloading of bus at designated stops to insure safety of passengers
Report all accidents and complete required reports
Comply with federal and district drug/alcohol testing regulations
Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students patrons and personnel
Use good judgment at all times
Comply with all items contained in the districts Hazard Communication Program
Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator

Other Job Functions:

Perform other duties that may be necessary to achieve job purpose or that may be assigned
Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Position: School Bus DriverPurpose of Position:To provide safe and efficient transportation in order to assist students in achieving educational success.Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDValid Oklahoma Drivers License/Class B CDL with school bus and air brake endorsementAcceptable motor vehi...