Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

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.

Responsibilities:

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, body fluid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Maintain seating charts for students.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities (field trips).
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Complete monthly student count and mileage report.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

• Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Climbs in and out of the bus 6-16 times per day.
• Operates within the district in all temperature conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Satisfactory driving record
• Willing to complete requirements for the following if not previously satisfied:
• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)
• Pass alcohol and drug test
• Satisfactory results of fingerprinting and criminal history check.
• Satisfactory completion of a physical, bus driver safety course, and CPR/first aide training.
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus