Bus Driver

Primary Purpose :

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 :

Minimum Education / Certification :

Clear and valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with the Texas School Bus Driving record evaluation

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Must be 21 years of age

Ability to pass Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to pass Criminal Background Check

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses

Ability to maintain student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience : None

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor or maintenance 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.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Assist in the preventive maintenance of the bus.

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 situation 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 and use effective defensive driving techniques.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses and reflector triangles.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Maintain valid Texas School Bus Certification.

Other

• Attend and successfully complete all required training to maintain safety certification.
• Keep records on bus mileage, seat assignment and number of passengers transported.
• Other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Operate school bus, two-way radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), student accountability software, safety equipment including but not limited to reflective signs and fire extinguisher.

Posture : Continual sitting, bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, turning, pulling (approximately 20 lbs.).

Motion : Reaching, climbing, repetitive hand / arm motions, and walking.

Lifting : Lifting (approximately 50 pounds for 5 feet) and carrying.

Environment : Work outside and inside, possibility of extended hours, moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, intermittent noise, and exhaust fumes.

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress.