• Job Description

  Req#: 3655988

  Position Purpose : The Bus Driver provides clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students enjoy the full advantage of district programs and activities. To accomplish these tasks, the Bus Driver must work closely with the staff and administration of the district

  Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Kansas CDL with required endorsements (or obtain within 90 days)
  • Must have a current TB test.
  • Meet all state requirements for bus drivers, including:Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
  • At least one year of experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a

  private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons.

  • Operating a computer
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Successfully complete behind the wheel training.

  Physical/Emotional Requirements:

  • Requires prolonged sitting.
  • Requires turning and reaching.
  • Requires driving skills, including the ability to operate vehicles in the dark.

  Performance Responsibilities:

  • Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities.
  • Transport students to and from designated school activities.
  • Before stopping, operate the stop sign and flashing lights on the bus to alert traffic.
  • Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
  • Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
  • Attend all in-service meetings as required.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the Transportation Manager

  Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.

  • Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.

  • Ability to implement and follow the vision and mission of the District.
  • Keep simple records such as call logs, pre-trip inspections, route documentation.

  Terms of Employment: This is a full-time position.

  Evaluation:

  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.

  Significant Associations:

  The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

• About the company

  Topeka Public Schools (TPS) is the largest school district in Shawnee County, serving more than 14,000 students. The district employs more than 1,300 teachers and nearly 1,100 support personnel on staff.

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