Jay Public Schools
Job Description
Bus Driver
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Supervises: n/a
Qualifications: Valid CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement
State of Oklahoma bus driving certificate
Yearly physician’s statement certifying fitness for duty
Job Goal: Provide safe and efficient transportation to allow students to access the district’s curriculum and extra curricular programs.
Employment Terms: 172 days
¨ 1 hour (172 hours)
¨ 2 hours (344 hours)
¨ 3 hours (516 hours)
¨ 4 hours (688 hours)
¨ 5 hours (860 hours)
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Evaluation: Annually by assistant superintendent
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; climb bus steps; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally Lift/move up to 25 pounds
Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate district busses in a safe manner, including obeying all traffic laws and observing all mandatory school bus safety regulations.
- Inspect bus for mechanical defects prior to each operation and clean bus after each operation.
- Complete all required paperwork, including preventive maintenance trip worksheets.
- Promptly report any accident and complete required paperwork.
- Follow assigned schedule and routes. Only transport authorized students.
- Notify supervisor in the event of mechanical failure, late arrival or other difficulties.
- Maintain order and discipline on busses (based on school policy) and promptly report any disciplinary problems to the transportation director.
- Exercise professionalism during school trips.
- Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
- Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.
- Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.