Bus Driver

Bus Driver

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 or equivalent
• Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Must pass school bus driver physical examination for physical and emotional stability
• Clear and valid Texas Commercial driver's license with passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Vehicle Operation:
• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• 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.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• 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 bus when the situations warrants.
• 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:
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, bodily fluid kit, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Report any hazardous conditions along schedules route.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other:
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• 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.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.