Bus Driver (CDL Holder)

Bus Driver Transportation Department

A Bus Driver is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Director of Transportation. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)
• State Bus Driver's Certification course
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training course and discipline management procedures

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Commercial Driver License Class A or B with the (P) Passenger and (S) School Bus endorsements plus 2 years experience driving an automobile
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and criminal history
• Must pass an annual physical examination by designated health professional and paid for by the District.
• Have an interest in and liking for children and young adults.
• Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate a school bus safely despite distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students.
• Must have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive students to and from school safely.
• Abide by the time schedule of assigned route(s).
• Obey all traffic laws and department policies.
• Maintain student discipline on the bus in a positive and caring manner. Work with school administrators to resolve cases of misbehavior.
• Load and unload students as required to maintain daily schedule using hand operated door mechanism.
• Be able to perform emergency bus evacuation of students on bus. Walk to the rear of bus, exit the rear door, and/or lifting students in emergency situation.
• Maintain current route maps and folders. It is the driver's responsibility to maintain current folder schedule time and have all changes approved by the supervisor.
• Maintain seating charts for elementary and middle school students.
• Maintain clean bus interior.
• Maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Administer basic first aid as trained when necessary.
• Is responsible for being at work on time every day.
• Communicate clearly

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.