Bus Driver 

Marshall Public School District Job Description 

Position Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation 

Reports To: Director of Transportation 

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SUMMARY: Bus Drivers accompany and supervise children on the bus as they ride to and from school. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned as needed) 

• Assumes personal responsibility for obeying all traffic laws and for compliance with the regulations of the Department of Public Safety governing the operation of school buses. 
• Assumes major responsibility for the safety of children on the bus conforming to safety regulations. 
• Conducts a daily safety check of the bus. Cleans bus daily and washes at least monthly. 
• Reports damages to the interior of the bus to the appropriate personnel. 
• Assumes responsibility for sanitary condition of bus. Cleans bus daily and washes at least once monthly. 
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus. Reports behavior problems and student damage to the bus to the appropriate principal. 
• Follows assigned schedule, arriving at school with students no earlier than necessary and discharging students only at authorized stops. 
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness. 
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. 
• Transports only authorized students. 
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports. 
• Enforces regulations against tobacco use and eating on the bus. 
• Performs other duties as requested by the Transportation Director 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise children getting on and off the bus as well as while in transit. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least 21 years of age. 
• Possess a valid Class B, CDL Missouri driver’s license with School bus endorsement 
• Physical examination by a licensed Doctor of Medicine within 60 days prior to the date of employment. 
• Minimum of two years’ driving experience. 
• No addiction to the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be a high school graduate. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPR and first aid certification is mandatory and will be provided by employer. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine Month Year (180 days), Salary in accordance with board policy and contract. 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by Director of Transportation, or Superintendent.