Bus Driver

Overview A bus driver operates a bus to transport students along scheduled routes, ensuring children’s safety and order on the bus while picking them up and dropping them off at designated stops during morning and afternoon routes. Part-time position. Job Summary Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes and to and from other designated locations. Major Responsibilities Vehicle Operation: Drive bus daily following assigned routes and adhering to established schedules. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays. 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. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports. Student Management: Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when warranted. 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 warranted. Safety: Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route. Install snow chains during inclement weather. Maintain safety certification. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Other: Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported. Qualifications Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Special Knowledge/Skills: Must be 18 years of age. Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam. Ability to complete required bus driver safety training. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses. Ability to manage student behavior. Ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to operate bus. Experience: Preferred, not required. Working Conditions: Note: This section was reformatted for clarity. See original description for full details. Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; GPS; safety equipment including flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher. Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling. Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder movements; reaching. Lifting: Limited light lifting (less than 15 pounds) daily. Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; irregular hours, and occasional prolonged hours. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Application Procedure: Apply Online or via Administration Office - 802 Conda Avenue. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary: $20/HR or more depending on experience. Part-time. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr BALLINGER ISD