Bus Driver (26-27 SY)-Transportation

Irving Independent School District Bus Driver

Primary Purpose: Is responsible for students' safety and orderly transportation on assigned routes of the Irving Independent School District. Operates a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution (preferred) or fully certified with a Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements and the 20-hour Bus Safety Certificate.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License -Class A or B, including P and S endorsements-insurable by Irving ISD's insurance carrier (preferred)
• State Bus Driver's certification course (preferred)
• DOT physical Medical Examiners Certificate (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Pass an annual physical examination
• Possess a CDL License and school bus certification or must obtain a CDL and bus driver certification within 90 days of employment.
• District instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Satisfactory driving record
• Ability to speak and understand English and to read, write and comprehend instructions
• Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and safety and behavior concerns

Minimum Experience: One [1] year of experience in a related field preferred

Major Responsibilities and Job Duties:

1. Safely and efficiently delivers students to and from schools by following assigned bus routes, adhering to established schedules, and obeying all traffic laws.
2. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses using hand-operated door mechanisms.
3. Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems to the appropriate Administrator.
4. Maintains a current record of assigned routes and stops, including required seating charts for elementary and junior high students.
5. Performs prompt, quick bus evacuations of students in emergencies.
6. Keeps the bus's interior clean and always maintains an appropriate fuel level in the bus.
7. Inspect the entire bus for students after each route and before returning to the Transportation facility.
8. Ability to operate cell phone equipment and communicate with the Transportation Office.
9. Checks the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and immediately reports any abnormality or malfunction.
10. Reports involvement in an accident [regardless of severity], vehicle damage, and student injuries immediately complete required reports.
11. Administers basic first aid when necessary.
12. Completes specialized training opportunities made available through the Transportation Department: i.e., CPR, first-aid, behind-the-wheel training, discipline management procedures, etc.
13. Maintains positive rapport with students, administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
14. Understands and observes state laws pertaining to vehicle safety.
15. Attends required staff development and monthly safety meetings as the Administration and Director requires.
16. Assumes responsibility for personal daily timecards.
17. Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
18. Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Irving Independent School District.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operates school buses and all specialized equipment identified to accommodate special needs students.

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; with extended reaching above the head

Motion: Frequent climbing and walking; driving in reverse 2% of the time, which requires twisting the upper body and neck while driving. Frequent lifting and pulling on the lever used to open and close the bus door.

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs., team lifting is not likely to exceed 150 lbs.

Environment: Exposure to inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, and snow; loads and unloads vehicle, making frequent stops; ability to safely exit the rear of the bus from 4' elevation; operates vehicles (up to 60,000 lbs.) up to 100 miles per day in rural and city traffic. Climb steps in and out of bus up to 16 times per route from a 20' elevation (3 routes daily), ability to walk 35 yards within 25 seconds; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Mental Demands: Effective communication skills (both verbal and written); maintain effective control over groups of students; responds appropriately in emergency situations; maintains emotional control under stressful conditions

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to the supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Preceding statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.