Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Job-Type: Full Time (30 hours a week) Salary: $31,416 annualized Contract Days: 187 Days Reports to: Transportation Manager Location: Wayside Schools Full Benefits:

• Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)
• Sustainability Fridays
• Free Pre-K for Staff Children
• Professional Development and Coaching
• 403(b) plan
• Texas Retirement System Plan
• Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications

ABOUT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS: Wayside Schools is an open-enrollment, tuition-free Pre-K3-12th grade public charter school network that provides over 1,900 scholars across its four South Austin campuses. Since 2012, Wayside schools has striven to empower historically underserved scholars, providing them with the instructional experiences, academics skills, intellectual habits and social and emotional competencies needed to become graduates from four-year colleges and universities, providing them with the access and opportunities they need to narrate their own futures and positively impact and empower the families and communities to which they belong.

Job Goal

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications

High School Diploma Five years' experience (Preferred) Requirements Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Clear driving record In good standing with the Department of Transportation Annual physical exam Unannounced alcohol and drug tests

Skills and Mindset Requirements

Bilingual in English/Spanish-able to speak, read and write in both languages (preferred) Drive the bus daily following the assigned route and adhering to established schedules. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. Perform pre-and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure the bus can be operated safely and notify the supervisor or maintenance of needed repairs. Keep the assigned bus clean and maintain the appropriate level of fuel. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays. Assist in the preventive maintenance of the bus. 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 the bus when the situation warrants. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted.

Safety

Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses and reflector triangles. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately. Maintain valid Texas School Bus Certification. Attend and successfully complete all required training to maintain safety certification. Keep records on bus mileage, seat assignment and number of passengers transported. Maintain emotional control under stress. Other duties assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Operate school bus, two-way radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), student accountability software, safety equipment including but not limited to reflective signs and fire extinguisher. Posture: Continual sitting, bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, turning, pulling (approximately 20 lbs.). Motion: Reaching, climbing, repetitive hand/arm motions, and walking. Lifting: Lifting (approximately 50 pounds for 5 feet) and carrying. Environment: Work outside and inside, possibility of extended hours, moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, intermittent noise, and exhaust fumes.

Additional Information: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This position is nonexempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The hours are 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., however, from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings according to demands of the role and tasks. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.