Bus Driver - Central Motor Pool

Location : Central Bus Repair & Dist. (8003)

Area : Northeast

Contract Months : Various

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, picks up students at designated stops and transports students in a safe and timely manner.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picks up students at designated stops and delivers students to designated locations in the HISD areas.
• Completes the code of conduct sheets and submits to the supervisor.
• Performs all job duties in a safe and timely manner. Complies with local traffic regulations. Reports delays or accidents.
• Verifies that equipment is operating correctly.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

6 months to 1 year

SKILL AND / OR REQUIRED LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)

Class B CDL Certification

Operation of 2-way radios, cell phones, e-mail, all types of school buses (regular and special education) and special needs equipment

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods.

The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department.

Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION / INTERACTIONS

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results.

Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.

Ability to carry and / or lift up to 15 to 44 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.