Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Safely transport students and other authorized persons on assigned routes and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Clear and valid class B Texas Commercial Driver License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Must be at least 21 years of age

Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug tests upon offer of employment and at random times throughout the school year

Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination upon offer of employment and annually

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 others Ability to operate bus

Commercial driving and/or school bus driving experience preferred.

Four hours per day (2 hours am; 2 hours pm), at least 20 hours per week; plus additional trips

185 days per year

Benefits offered

TRS eligible position

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Vehicle Operation

1. Follow assigned route and adhere 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 bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
6. Maintain records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption and number of passengers transported.

Student Management

1. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
2. 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 needed.
3. Perform emergency evacuation of persons riding the bus when the situation warrants.

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
2. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflectors.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.

Other

1. Operate and monitor equipment used to communicate with the transportation office.
2. Work irregular hours as needed.
3. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification status.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Operate school bus; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher.

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

Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

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

Maintain emotional control under stress.