Bus Driver

Arkansas Department of Education • Searcy, AR

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About The Position

The Bus Driver position is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and other authorized locations. The driver must adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while maintaining discipline among students on the bus. The role requires a commitment to cleanliness and punctuality, as well as the ability to perform routine checks on the bus to ensure its mechanical safety.

Requirements

• Appropriate licensing and completion of driver training program.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• 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.

What This Job Offers