Route Bus Driver (Substitute)

divh2School Bus Driver/h2pOperate 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./ph3Qualifications/h3pClear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements/ppMust be 18 years of age/ppAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam/ppAbility to complete required bus driver safety training/ppAbility to follow written and verbal instructions/ppAbility to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses/ppAbility to manage student behavior/ppAbility to communicate effectively with others Ability to operate bus/ppExperience: None/ph3Major Responsibilities and Duties/h3h3Vehicle Operation/h3olliDrive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules./liliAnticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays./liliPerform 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./liliReport all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports./li/olh3Student Management/h3ol start=5liInstruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street./liliPerform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants./liliMaintain 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 students behavior when warranted./li/olh3Safety/h3ol start=8liObserve all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses./liliEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector./liliCorrect unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route./liliMaintain safety certification./liliFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures./li/olh3Other/h3ol start=13liOperate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers./liliComplete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported./li/olpSchedule: Daily route in the morning and afternoon on school days. Maximum of 4 hours per day./ph3Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/h3pTools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher/ppPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling/ppMotion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching/ppLifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis/ppEnvironment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours/ppMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress/p/div