Bus Driver/Shop Assistant - Transportation bei Lees Summit R-7 School District

2025-26 School Year

205 days/yr

8 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver/Shop Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for ensuring students are safely, efficiently, and timely transported over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; operating vehicle in a safe manner, vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. Works in the shop between routes each working day outside of their normal bus route. Assisting in the office with work orders, tracking, and finance.

This job reports to Assistant Director of Transportation

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.

• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Compiles a wide variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.

• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.

• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

• Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.

• Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Maintains cleanliness of school bus for the purpose of providing a safe environment for passengers.

• Monitors students and other passengers during transit (e.g. Zonar reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.

• Monitors account balances and related financial activity (e.g. fuel usage, vendor files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.

• Orders supplies and materials, as needed, (e.g. approved purchases, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring required parts and materials are available.

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.

• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

• Processes a wide variety of financial information for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.

• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.

• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc. (by assignment).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; exercising sound judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents; maintaining confidentiality; and working with constant distractions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 85% sitting, 10% walking, 5% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations. 

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Required Testing 

Pre-employment Physical Exam Pre-employment

Drug Screening

Certificates and Licenses

Commercial Drivers License with endorsement for

Passenger Vehicles and School Bus endorsement

Continuing Educ. / Training

Yearly Physical Subject to random drug and alcohol

testing Eight hours of Training for Bus Drivers per year

Clearances  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Not Rated