Bus Driver
School of the Osage, in partnership with our community, educators and families, will equip all students to reach their maximum potential for a lifetime of success.
Type of Position
Category: Non Certified
Performance Expectations:
To performthis job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of theknowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to performessential functions
1. Meet age requirements:
At least twenty-one (21)
Under seventy (70). A person may be allowed to drive a bus after July 1 following their
seventieth birthday, but only if they can pass an annual medical and written examination.
2. Obtain a Missouri Commercial Driver’s License,Class B or higher,and a
Missourischoolbusoperator’s permit.
3. Maintain good physical and mental health, free from communicable disease and have normal use
of both arms,hands, legs,and feet.Vision shall be at least 20/20 in one eye with 20/40 vision in the other
eye,or 20/30 vision in both eyes, with correction if necessary. A driver shall be able to distinguish the colors
red, green,and yellow. Hearing shall be adequate to hear ordinary conversation. A driver shall undergo
a physical examination annually by a licensed physician and present a signed physical examination certificate
to the employer.
4. Report to work neat and clean.
5. Abstain from the use of tobacco in the bus.
6. Refrain from driving under the influence of intoxicants,narcotics, or drugs.
7. Transport students in a safe and efficient manner.
8. Operate school vehicles in a proper and prudent manner in accordance with state
rules, regulations, Missouri Motor Vehicle Laws, School of the Osage rules, regulations and directives from
the Director of Transportation, including “Driver Operation Procedures” found in the procedure section of
the Board Policy Manual.
9. Make daily routine checks of maintenance and emergency items such as brakes, lights,tires,oil,belts,fire
extinguishers, first aid kit.
10. Report maintenance problems as soon as detected.
11. Turn in reports on time filled out completely with driver’s name attached
12. Maintain clean and unobstructed interior and exterior conditionson his/her bus at all times.
13. Maintain order and discipline while transporting students in accordance with established procedures, handling
minor disciplinary problems, and reporting infractions which require intervention of the director.
14. Be courteous to riders and parents.
15. Be rested and free from fatigue.
16. Be on time at scheduled stops.
17. Attend at least one driver’s training program per year.
18. Report any school bus accident as soon as possible.Drivers should remain with the bus throughout the
investigation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herearerepresentative of those that must bemet by an employeetosuccessfully performtheessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemadeto enable individuals withdisabilities to performessential functions.
The individual who holds this position must: Sit for long periods of time. Occasionally walk and stand. Frequently bend and twist the torso and neck. Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements. Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Use close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception
Compensation
Salary: Commensurate based on experience.
Contract Type: 10 months Non-exempt
As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.
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