Non-CDL Bus Driver

Non-CDL Bus Driver

HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD 312 Central Office - Haven, Kansas
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• Job : 5271035
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Summary: The bus driver must provide safe and efficient transportation services for all district children and personnel through a customer centered, service oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications/

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete state-required physical examination for Bus Drivers (after employment offer is made)
• Meet all state requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid Certification
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the policies regarding drug testing
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions:

• Handle stress from traffic and students
• Read a road map and follow directions from a map
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment
• Transport only authorized students
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Sit in a driver’s seat for extended periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate environmental conditions, noise, and hazards
• Keep an assigned schedule to provide minimal school disruptions
• Maintain discipline and report those who do not abide by the rules

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities
• Ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines to provide a safe and secure environment
• Full knowledge and abide all traffic laws
• React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner
• Keep assigned bus clean to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Implement all mandatory safety regulations
• Attend and participate in monthly bus safety meetings
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance
• Treat all children with respect and dignity
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation handbook or as assigned by the transportation director

Physical Requirements /

Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting
• Ability to exit driver’s seat rapidly and enter or exit near emergency door in case of an emergency
• Requires adequate driving skills, including operating a vehicle at night
• Performing repetitive motions, substantial movements of the wrists, hands, fingers, and/or feet
• Tolerance to dust, fumes, and odors
• Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job

Terms of Employment: At will

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Chad Swartz, Director of Transportation
• Central Office
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