Primary Purpose:
Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes and to and from other designated locations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Texas school bus driver safety training certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
- Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to operate a bus
Experience:
None Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation:
1. Drive bus daily following assigned routes and adhering to established schedules. 2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. 3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays. 4. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure the bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain an appropriate level of fuel. 5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
Student Management:
6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street. 7. Perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when the situations are warranted. 8. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior when warranted.
Safety:
9. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. 10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector. 11. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route. 12. Install snow chains during inclement weather. 13. Maintain safety certification. 14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other:
15. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office and other drivers. 16. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
Motion:
Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
Lifting:
Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) daily
Environment:
Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control and focus under stress
Pay:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
