Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Commercial driver's license (Class B)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
5. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
6. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
7. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
8. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
9. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
12. Work irregular hours as needed.
13. Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Liberty Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.