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Catoosa Independent School District 2

Bus Driver

Catoosa Independent School District 2, Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States, 74015


BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent. Class B Commercial Driver's License.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Obeys all traffic laws.Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.Cleans the assigned bus.Adheres to the assigned schedule.Conducts pre-trip inspection before each operation, for mechanical defects.Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.Discharges students at authorized stops only.Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.Transports only authorized students.Reports all accidents and completes required reports.Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.Performs all other duties as directed by the Superintendent or her/his designee.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Annual certification in Red Cross CPR.Obtain and maintain Paraprofessional Certification.Obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's license. Training will be provided annually at the District's expense.Knowledge of public safety and security.Be thorough and pay attention to detail.Have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Able to work well with others.Able to operate and control equipment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Must be able to sit for long periods of time without a break, etc. Normal effort of occasional periods of moderate physical activity. Interruptions are expected to occur often. Must be able to adapt and respond quickly in emergency situations. Capable of exerting 10 pounds of pressure to open and close the door on the bus.