BUS DRIVER

Bus Driver

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students and other personnel on assigned route to and from schools or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas CDL with passenger and student endorsements
• Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Ability to successfully complete require bus driver safety training and physical examination
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to verbally communicate on two way radio
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (read, write and speak)
• Demonstrate problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of routes and campuses
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures
• Maintain a criminal background which meets all local school district, state and federal requirements
• Ability to interpret schedules, forms and maps
• Ability to make critical decisions during pressure situations
• Ability to multitask

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Vehicle Operation:
• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures.
• Complete required reports.
• Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of the bus.
• Student Management:
• Supervise assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Maintain discipline; document and report student discipline problems to the supervisor.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules, regulations and proper evacuation techniques.
• Safety:
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques.
• Observe all emergency and accident scene procedures.
• Perform appropriate first aid to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the service of a health professional can be obtained.
• Inspect the bus and document the Pre-Trip/Post-Trip checklist to ensure the bus can be operated safely.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Other:
• Operate all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and successfully complete all required training to maintain safety certification.
• Keep records on bus mileage, seat assignment and number of passengers transported.
• Other duties as assigned.