Bus Driver

Bus Driver

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.

Job Title: Bus Driver FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Transportation Pay Grade: 3412B Dept./School: Transportation Department Calendar Days: 177

Possess a clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Possess a valid School Bus Driver Training Certification

Possess a clear to drive from Aldine ISD's Training Academy

Possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to read, interpret, and follow route sheets as well as read and use a map

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to effectively use a 2-way radio

Ability to operate safety equipment

Ability to operate adaptive equipment (special needs drivers)

Ability to work well with children with disabilities (special needs drivers)

Ability to communicate effectively with others Maintain CPR and First Aid training Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (special needs drivers)

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Drive bus following assigned route and adhering to established schedules

Adhere to procedural expectations and directives

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs

Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel

Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports

Assist with driving additional routes and assignments as directed

Work cooperatively with the bus attendant and other individuals who ride the bus to provide support to the students (special needs drivers)

Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street

Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted

Maintain a seating chart for all students, and update as needed

Ensure that students arrive safely and on-time to positively affect student achievement

Follow established safety procedures including emergency evacuation of students when the situation warrants and administering first aid and/or CPR if necessary

Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses

Check the bus after each trip/stop for sleeping students

Meet the needs of students to ensure their well-being

Operate equipment according to established safety procedures to include seat belts, harnesses, car seats, wheel chair tie downs and shoulder-lap belts, and any other safety devices

Ensure proper condition of safety and emergency equipment

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor; report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route

Maintain an acceptable criminal history record, secured from any law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Chapter 22

Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with routers and dispatchers to ensure effective and efficient operations

Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely federal, state, local and district records and reports as required

Adhere to district and transportation department rules, regulations and policies

Demonstrate professional behavior and work harmoniously with fellow employees and stakeholders

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Operate school bus and white fleet vehicles; two-way radio; training tools; computer and office equipment; traffic cones; emergency and safety equipment including but not limited to safety vests, wheelchairs, car seats, special needs equipment, and fire extinguishers

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping,and pushing/pulling

Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Occasional light lifting and carrying of fire extinguisher, first aid kit, special needs equipment, and any other safety equipment associated with the bus; heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing in the event of an emergency warranting the evacuation of students

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