Bus Driver Pool

Bus Driver (Max 6 Hr/Day)

Reports to: Transportation Operations Supervisor

Dept.: Transportation Services

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: TD 2

Calendar: 176 Days

Primary Purpose: The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other authorized events. This role requires strong attention to safety, adherence to traffic laws, and excellent communication skills to ensure the wellbeing of all passengers.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of state-mandated school bus driver training and certification program.

Experience:

• Prior experience as a school bus driver or in transportation preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Meet all state (TEA) qualifications for school bus drivers
• Ability to pass a Texas Department of Transportation Medical Examination
• Ability to pass dexterity exam
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
4. Perform 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.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

1. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
2. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
3. Maintain 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 student's behavior when warranted.

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
2. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.

1. Maintain safety certification.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
2. Complete 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.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/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

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: 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; work must be performed on-site.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.