PURPOSE:

Full time bus drivers fill transportation needs on a daily basis.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Bus drivers must be able to obtain and hold Missouri CDL class "B" License and Missouri School Bus Permit, which includes a DOT physical and random drug testing.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience preferred.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a general positive attitude.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mission of Diamond schools.
• Support the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• React to change productively.
• Transport and/or supervise students over specified routes according to an established time schedule.
• Transport students during activity trips and field trips.
• Comply with traffic regulations.
• Drive safely and professionally.
• Perform required pre-trip inspections.
• Enforce the student discipline code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training for CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements may be available.