Bus Drivers

Company: Fayetteville Public Schools
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

The Fayetteville Public Schools is hiring Bus Drivers. Insurance available. CDL required. Will assist with training.
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B is required by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. If you do not have a CDL Class B license, FPS Transportation Department will assist you in attaining one. This job is a grade 26 (beginning pay is $14.25 per hour), and pay will increase according to experience. Drivers may be credited with up to 10 years of verifiable bus driving experience.

Bus Driver Requirements
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement (you may obtain a Study Manual and pay the fee at any Revenue Office)
Written Exam (4 Part):

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• Sections: 1, 2, & 3 General Knowledge
  
• Section: 4 Passenger Endorsement
  
• Section: 5 Air Brakes
  
• School Bus Supplement
  
  Driving Exam:
  
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  • Pre-Trip: Become familiar with the mechanical parts of the bus. (Location and condition of hoses, belts, switches, brakes, suspension, safety equipment, fluids, etc.)
    
  • Skills: Become comfortable operating the bus through a series of skills. (Pulling the bus forward & reversing, turning, backing up, etc.)
    
  • Open Road: Become comfortable operating the bus on local streets & roads.
    
    Exam Information:
    
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    • The written exam can be taken at the State Police CDL Testing Center in Springdale located at 5084 Har-ber Ave. Tests are given from 8 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4:30 pm on business days.
      
    • The driving part of the exam can be taken at the Fayetteville Public Schools Transportation Department located at 2325 W. Stone St., Fayetteville, AR. A Trainer will instruct potential applicants in learning the proper skills needed to inspect and drive a bus safely.
      
      *** Bus Drivers must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
      *** All employees must pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
      
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