Part - Time Bus Driver - PM ONLY

AFTERNOON ROUTE ONLY Bus Driver – PART TIMEOperate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route, and to and from other designated locationsQualifications:Must be 18 years of ageAbility to operate a busAbility to move actively through large numbers of people in a limited amount of spaceAbility to act responsiblyEducation/Certification:High school diploma or GEDClear and valid Texas commercial driver's license and Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsementsSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical examAbility to complete required bus driver safety trainingAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to use maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow routes and locate addressesAbility to manage student behaviorAbility to communicate effectively with othersExcellent personal and interpersonal skillsVehicle Operation:Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedulesDrive bus to and from extracurricular activitiesAnticipate problems, such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes, and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delaysPerform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely, and notify Supervisor of needed repairsKeep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuelReport all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reportsStudent Management:Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulationsSupervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross streetMaintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of studentsReport student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warrantedPerform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants itAssist with lifting and carrying of students w/ disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.Routes & Schedules:Become familiar with all routes to and from school campusMaintain an updated route scheduleSafety:Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school busesEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflectorCorrect unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to Supervisor.Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled routeMaintain safety certificationOther:Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other driversComplete 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 transportedWork irregular hours (Split shift)Perform other duties as assignedSupervisory Duties: N/AWorking Conditions:Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumesWork around moving vehiclesFrequently work irregular hoursOccasionally work prolonged hoursSubject to temperature extremesSubject to frequent interruptionsSubject to frequent deadlinesSubject to wet slippery surfacesSubject to enclosed spacesExposure to fumesExposure to dustExposure to solventsExposure to toxic chemicals/materialsExposure to noiseExposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, iceExposure to roof tar, grease, oilsExposure to insulation fibersTools & Equipment Used:School busTwo-way radioGlobal positioning system (GPS)Wheelchair liftSafety equipment, including but not limited to: FlaresReflective signsFire ExtinguisherPosture:Prolonged sitting, frequent standing and twisting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing and pullingMotion:Prolonged drivingModerate walkingFrequent climbing of stairsGrasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reachingMental Demands:Ability to readAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to understand oral and written instructionsPhysical Demands:Frequent reaching overhead and horizontally to reach and place materials/equipment in certain areasFrequent bendingFrequent stoopingFrequent heavy lifting up to 50 pounds to waist heightFrequent kneelingFrequent crawling under vehiclesFrequent use of powered machinery and toolsAbility to secure wheelchairs as neededSensory Requirements:Significant hearingClarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed informationVerbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate mannerPeripheral visionColor discriminationDepth perceptionThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.