Part Time Bus Driver

School Bus Driver-Sub

Responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or designated locations.

Education / Certification:

• Must possess Valid Class B-CDL with a P and S endorsement.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have certification of good health as required by the State of Texas and signed by a licensed physician. Ability to pass department physical dexterity test.
• Must possess Texas School Bus Drivers Certification.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to follow verbal instruction.
• Must have an acceptable driving record determined by federal, state and local standards for CDL holders.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and DOT drug screening.
• Must have ability to perform required physical labor.
• Must have computer literacy to perform technology functions required on the modern school bus.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Communicate with the schools, department personnel, public, parents and students in such a manner as to encourage their cooperation and respect.
• Identify by name the students who ride the bus.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of students who ride the bus.
• Maintain electronic seating charts.
• Perform Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports before and after each run.
• Use tablet and Z-Pass reader to take ridership via RFID card swipes for every student entry and exit of the bus.
• Report student behavior issues via the Bus Conduct program, either on office computer or smartphone app.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Maintain discipline and reports student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and parents.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff in basic checkout and emergency procedures.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and prepares work orders as needed.
• Provide student counts and reports as requested.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and completes required reports.
• Operate two-way radio equipment and communicate with transportation office.
• Keep assigned bus cleaned and fueled.
• Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing bus.
• Sanitize bus as dictated by CDC, Galveston County Health Department, State of Texas, and Santa Fe ISD guidelines, and directives.
• Attend in-service training programs and monthly staff meetings.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Support and follow administrative and board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation.
• Enter electronic repair request as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

School Bus, Zonar tablet, Z-Pass reader, desktop computer, sanitizing e-misters and sprayers, bus wash, fuel pumps, CNG connections and gauges, broom

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and electronically); ability to maintain effective control over groups of students.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Use of hands, light lifting (at least 25 lbs.), pushing, reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling. Operation of motor vehicle (school bus). Works outside & inside; work around moving vehicles; constant noise; exposure to fumes, smoke, sanitizing chemicals, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, dust; slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

Terms of Employment: Work year established by the board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.