Bus Driver Pool (After completion of application, contact Charles McGowen at cmcgowen@huntsville-isd.org)

School Bus Driver

Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Motor Vehicle Report of less than 8 points
• Must attend and pass the Region VI Certification Classes
• Must pass the Huntsville ISD required training

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation:

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled

Student Management:

• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding students behavior while on bus
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator
• Report exemplary students to the campus principal for recognition
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations

Safety:

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school bus
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector
• Correct unsafe condition in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately
• Install snow chains during inclement weather

Other:

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
• Work irregular hours as needed
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.