2025 SY Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: Hold current Certified Driver's License (CDL)

Pass a physical from a certified practitioner and clear a background check

Previous school bus driving experience preferred but not required. For any assistance in completing this application, contact Mena Public Schools at (479) 394-1710.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The performance responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:

• Come to work each day adequately prepared, both physically and mentally, to perform the following duties:

• Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Such as rate of speed considered safe, as dictated by road and weather conditions
• Maintain a CDL to cover vehicles owned by the district
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and special equipment
• Ensure that bus video equipment is in working order
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and orderly conduct of passengers while on the bus and report any student behavior problems to the Transportation Director or school principal
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with Transportation Director, school staff, students, parents, and the motoring public
• Maintain a clean, sanitary bus and safe environment for students
• Attend all mandatory in-service training programs
• Report on time to start route and complete in a safe and timely manner
• Operate the bus route as directed by the Transportation Supervisor and keep to the assigned schedule
• Report any bus repairs needed to Transportation Supervisor
• Cell phones are prohibited while operating a school bus
• The driver of a school bus shall NOT operate the school bus until every passenger is seated
• Discharge students only at authorized stops. Discharge students only at his/her assigned stop unless notified by Transportation Supervisor
• Transport only authorized students
• Will not leave bus while motor is running and will effectively set brake when bus is stopped
• Maintains current seating charts, bus roster, route and bus stops map
• Communicates with students and parents a time and location for bus stop
• Abides by all Federal and State traffic laws
• Report all accidents, and complete required reports
• Show respect for confidentiality
• Provide maximum safety for students during loading and unloading
• Require caution at railroad crossings
• Prohibit unauthorized material on the vehicle
• Perform any additional duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Support Services and Transportation Supervisor

Physical Demands

•Must be able to push/pull up to 10 pounds

Evaluation Criteria

•Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.