QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 18 or older

· High School diploma, GED or equivalent level of education.

· Obtain and maintain an Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

· Obtain and maintain an Oklahoma State Department of Education school bus driver certification

· Pass a SDE physical examination at a facility designated by the Transportation Department, including drug / alcohol test.

· Lift and carry 75 (seventy five) pounds across 40 (forty) feet of level ground.

· Have a working knowledge of simple school bus mechanics.

· Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Obey all traffic laws and District policy.

· Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and complete proper paperwork.

· Report all accidents and complete required reports.

· Observe and obey all policies and procedures as set forth in the Putnam City Schools Transportation Department Policies and Procedures Manual.

· Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.

· Report students with bus discipline problems to the proper authority and complete proper paperwork.

· Keep assigned bus clean.

· Keep to assigned schedule.

· Pickup and discharge students only at authorized stops.

· Properly document all mechanical problems and safety issues as they pertain to the school bus and the school bus route.

· Possess or obtain a working knowledge of any additional equipment necessary to properly perform all duties.

· Attend monthly safety meetings as designated by Director.

· Perform driving duties to include activity trips or any other driving tasks as assigned. Exceptional customer service skills are required.

· Perform other tasks as assigned. These may include, yet are not limited to cleaning, washing vehicles, and performing work with various requirements of physical activity.

• Interested candidates may apply online @ putnamcityschools.org, Job Openings, Bus Driver.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $14.58 - $30.32 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Split shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL with Passenger & School Bus Endorsements (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person