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Full-Time Bus Driver

Job Details

Bentonville - Bentonville, AR

Role and Responsibilities

  • Transport students to and from school at scheduled times utilizing set routes.
  • Operate the bus in a safe manner, complying with all traffic laws and the guidelines of Thaden School.
  • Perform pre-trip safety inspection on bus prior to starting each route.
  • Perform and inspection of bus after each route for damage.
  • Sweep and remove trash from bus after each route.
  • Compete paperwork such as student count, accident reports and vehicle maintenance requests daily.
  • Interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Document all student behavioral and safety issues on an incident report. Turn incident reports in to the Facilities Manager after the route is completed.
  • Attend safety meetings and workshops to maintain high level of safety awareness and procedures.
  • Fuel and wash the bus as needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

  • Possess an Arkansas Class B CDL with P and Air Brake endorsements.
  • Ability to pass yearly DOT Physical.
  • Knowledge of transportation safety regulations, procedures, and traffic laws.
  • Ability to make quick and responsible decisions under pressure.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a bus driver.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a loud, distracting environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.
  • Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Some work performed outside and may require exposure to changing weather conditions.
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