26-27 Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Texas commercial driver's license Class B with "P" Passenger and "S"


School Bus endorsements


Must be 21 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


Knowledge of student discipline procedure


Ability to manage student behavior


Ability to drive a school bus route and operate a bus, as assigned


Good attendance record

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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, completing pre- and


post-route inspection(s) and notify mechanics of needed repairs via work order(s).


4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures.


Complete required reports.


5. Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers


transported.


6. Keep assigned bus (regular or spare) clean and fueled.


7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.


8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior


while on the bus.


9. Maintain discipline. Report student discipline problems to transportation administration


via student safety reports.


10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.


11. Maintain accurate seating charts and student rider rosters.


12. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.


13. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus


can be operated safely before driving.


14. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher,


flags, fuses, and reflector.


15. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform


supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.


16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.


17. Operate cell phone and/or two-way radio equipment to communicate with


transportation office only when bus is completely stopped and pulled over off of the


roadway.


18. Work irregular hours as needed.


19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification, including


CPR/First Aid.


20. The Transportation Department may assign driver a spare bus, rather than the regularly


assigned bus, at their discretion when necessary to ensure proper management of the


entire transportation system.


21. Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None