JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

School bus drivers shall safely and efficiently transport students to and from school and school-related functions. They are responsible for inspecting and maintaining school buses to ensure proper operating conditions while providing a positive and secure environment for students during transit.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent, annual physical and dexterity tests, current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit required for school bus driving responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Transport students safely to and from school and activities while following traffic laws and district safety procedures.
Maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus by enforcing rules consistently and addressing issues according to district guidelines.
Maintain communication by keeping the two-way radio on during all bus operations and responding to dispatcher instructions.
Perform pre-trip inspections to check safety equipment, mechanical functions, fuel levels, and cleanliness before each route.
Complete post-trip inspections after each route to check for any remaining students, lost items, cleanliness, and any damage.
Document required information, including route details, student counts, and mileage as required by school and state rules.
Report mechanical problems to district mechanics promptly with clear descriptions of issues observed.
Maintain student confidentiality by protecting student information, discipline records, and medical information according to school policies.
Conduct safety drills with students as required by Missouri state regulations.
Navigate routes effectively by using maps and planning for road conditions, construction zones, and weather hazards.
Attend monthly safety meetings and required training sessions to enhance driving skills.
Maintain bus cleanliness by ensuring the interior is clean and presentable for student use.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Transportation Director.
Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, and community members when needed.
Follow all guidelines in the Transportation Handbook, district policies, and all applicable federal and state transportation regulations.
Participate in training to stay current with school transportation safety practices

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships as well as confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing these duties, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, hear, grasp, push, drive, balance, reach, climb, bend, stand, walk, and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements. The employee must occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

The employee should have good color vision, hearing, and speech capabilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The employee will occasionally work in conditions of extreme heat and cold and may be asked to drive a school bus as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated personal leave. The salary for the position will be established annually.

All bus drivers will be provided a work calendar showing the schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.

EVALUATION

End of the year performance evaluations will occur annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: October 20, 2003 Revised: May 15, 2006, November 16, 2009, June 28, 2010, July 21, 2014, June 29, 2020, June 30, 2025