Bus Driver

TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver must have and maintain a current CDL license and DOT physical.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director and Administration

SUPERVISES: Students

CONTRACT DAYS: 182 days

SALARY: Salary is based on appropriate step on the approved OCS salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

JOB GOAL: To assist in providing safe and efficient transportation to all Oneonta City Schools students that choose to ride school buses.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Attend school during assigned hours.
• Adhere to school system rules, administration procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Attend faculty and other assigned meetings.
• Participate in the State Board and system required in-service and professional development.
• Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Perform reasonable duties necessary for the safe and effective operation of the school.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Exhibit positive human relations skills and professional ethics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of computers and available technology.
• Contribute to the overall development of an effective school program.
• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons along assigned routes and when necessary for field trips, technical school, sporting events, and other activities.
• Verify permission for students who ride the bus.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times.
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route.
• Obey all traffic laws and state/federal transit regulations.
• Ensure safety of all students.
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain and submit record of passenger numbers, route details, bus inspection, and other required reports on time and accurately.
• Attend Open House for bus rider registration.
• Keep Transportation Director informed of any delay, accident, or incident.
• Adhere to mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
• Perform other duties as might be reasonably assigned by the Principal or Superintendent or by direction of the Board.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sufficient physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 05/20/26 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 05/10/24

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Oneonta City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed, without notice.

Oneonta City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, creed, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.