Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Primary Purpose:

Provide safe, efficient, and quality transportation services for students on their trips to and from school and extra-curricular activities.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Successfully complete twenty (20) hour Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course within first six months of employment

Attend and successfully complete triennial eight (8) hour refresher Texas DPS School Bus Acceptable report from criminal history inquiry

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" endorsements or training will be provided

Must pass pre-employment drug test

Must pass pre-employment annual State DOT required physical examination

Must pass annual FMCSA DOT required drug and alcohol test

Official citizenship documentation

Experience:

Not required; will be trained by school district personnel

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read, understand and communicate in English

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals

Proper and acceptable legal techniques of passenger [physical] restraint, when necessary, as a final resort

Acceptable driving record as obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Age 25 or older, unless pre-approved by insurance underwriters

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The driver of regular route school bus is charged with the responsibility of the students' safety and well-being while students are in route and otherwise in the custody of transportation services.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Safely operate bus, including steering, operating pedals, opening/closing doors, within confined space of driver's seat. Evacuate bus through confined space of emergency exits.

Posture: Occasional bending, stooping, or kneeling

Motion: Continual sitting, walking, climbing, or reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions

Lifting: Lifts/carries 10-50 pounds frequently, 50-60 pounds occasionally, more than 60 pounds infrequently with assistance.

Environment: Work outside and inside, around vehicles and exposure to extreme temperatures.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential to the job.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Safely operate bus, follow routes, adhere to established schedules, and observe all traffic laws and safety regulations.

2. Instruct students on safe rules and regulations while on board, during the ride, on proper loading and unloading techniques and of crossing the street.

3. Report student discipline/behavior issues to campus administration and transportation.

4. Communicates with office staff and/or parents on issues which, for the student's benefit, require immediate attention.

5. Attend district training as scheduled and required.

6. Document all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries and mechanical failures and complete all required reports.

7. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled, check for mechanical defects before/after each operation, and report needed repairs to shop.

8. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits, fire extinguisher, reflectors, seatbelts, car seats, etc.

9. Operate Communication equipment to communicate with transportation office.

10. Perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of the school bus and submit related reports and forms.

11. Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.

12. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.

13. Aid in emergency response rescue in the event of natural or man-made disaster.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.