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Bus Driver

Pulaski County Special School District

Little Rock, ARFull-time$19.1–30.66/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.1–30.66/hr
Location
Little Rock, AR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Commercial Driver's License

Job overview

Pulaski County Special School District is hiring a Bus Driver. The Bus Driver provides safe and efficient transportation for students, enabling them to participate fully in academic and extracurricular programs. This role involves obeying traffic laws, observing safety regulations, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and mechanically sound. The driver is also responsible for reporting incidents and enforcing bus rules.

Key focus areas include Obey all traffic laws, Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, and Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Age 21+, and Valid Commercial Driver's License. Important skills include Maintain Discipline, Report Undisciplined Students, Exercise Responsible Leadership, Transport Only Authorized Students, Report All Accidents, and Complete Required Reports. Preferred (not required): Obey Traffic Laws, Observe Safety Regulations, Keep Bus Clean, and Keep To Assigned Schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Obey Traffic LawsObserve Safety RegulationsMaintain DisciplineReport Undisciplined StudentsKeep Bus CleanKeep to Assigned ScheduleCheck Bus for Mechanical DefectsNotify Authority of Mechanical Failure or LatenessDischarge Students at Authorized StopsExercise Responsible LeadershipTransport Only Authorized StudentsReport All AccidentsComplete Required ReportsEnforce Regulations Against Smoking and EatingReport for Drug/Alcohol Testing

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDMust Be 21+Valid Commercial Driver's LicensePass District's Drug Test

Full job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age

  • Hold a valid commercial driver's license

  • Must pass the district's drug test

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation / Route Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's academic and extracurricular programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Obey all traffic laws.

  • Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.

  • Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.

  • Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.

  • Keep an assigned bus clean.

  • Keep to an assigned schedule.

  • Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects.

  • Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.

  • Discharge students only at authorized stops.

  • Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.

  • Transport only authorized students.

  • Report all accidents and complete required reports.

  • Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.

  • Report for drug/alcohol testing as required by Board Policy.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Range 12 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($19.10/hr. - $30.66/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 178 contract days

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 20

Job Categories: Support Staff, Transportation

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