11245* Bus Driver Trainee

Job

Title:

Trainee

Bus

Driver

Pool

Exemption

Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports

to:

Safety

and

Training

Manager

Date

Revised:

July

2024

Dept./School:

Transportation

Pay

Grade:

PTHRLY

Primary

Purpose:

To

safely

and

efficiently

operate

a

school

bus

and

related

equipment

to

ensure

students

and

other

authorized

persons

on

assigned

routes

will

arrive

safely

at

their

designated

locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent

Clear

and

valid

Texas

driver's

license

Safe

driving

record

Not

prohibited

by

FMCSA

to

drive

a

school

bus

Must

be

at

least

21

years

of

age

Experience:

Prior

experience

in

public

school

transportation

preferred

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability

to

read,

write,

and

communicate

effectively

in

English

Ability

to

train

to

operate

a

school

bus

within

30

school

days

of

the

start

date

Ability

to

complete

required

bus

driver

safety

training

Professional

radio

communication

skills

Ability

to

follow

verbal

and

written

instructions,

including

policy

and

procedure

manuals

Ability

to

read

maps/

interpret

directions

for

route

assigned

Ability

to

pass

U.S.

Department

of

Transportation

annual

physical

exam

and

drug

tests

Ability

to

respond

in

emergency

situations

Ability

to

manage

student

behavior

Ability

to

work

well

with

children

with

disabilities

Ability

to

operate

special

needs

equipment

and

adaptive

equipment

Ability

to

work

as

a

team

with

the

bus

aid

Ability

to

work

under

pressure

and

prioritize

effectively

while

maintaining

composure

and

responding

in

an

appropriate

manner

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

1.

Learn

to

drive

a

bus

daily,

following

assigned

routes

and

adhering

to

established

schedules.

2.

Learn

to

be

consistent

in

route

departure/arrival

time

at

designated

bus

stops.

3.

Learn

to

anticipate

problems

such

as

traffic,

weather,

road

conditions,

and

schedule

changes

and

make

necessary

adjustments

to

ensure

student

safety

and

reduce

delays.

4.

Learn

to

follow

the

assigned

bus

route

as

directed.

5.

Learn

to

perform

pre-and

post-trip

inspections

according

to

specifications

to

ensure

the

bus

can

be

operated

safely.

Notify

the

shop

of

any

issues.

6.

Learn

to

display

professionalism

in

dealing

with

students,

parents,

staff,

and

the

community.

7.

Learn

to

approach

problem-solving

tactfully

with

directness

and

integrity.

8.

Learn

to

exert

a

positive

influence

and

work

in

harmony

with

coworkers.

9.

Respond

to

suggestions

for

improvement

in

a

positive

manner.

10.

Learn

to

report

all

accidents,

vehicle

damage,

student

injuries,

and

mechanical

problems

immediately.

11.

Learn

to

complete

and

maintain

accurate,

updated,

timely

records,

including

attendance.

12.

Exercise

responsible

leadership

when

transporting

school

children.

13.

Manifest

support

for

and

compliance

with

the

philosophy,

objectives,

policies,

and

procedures

of

Garland

ISD.

Student

Management:

14.

Learn

to

manage

student

behaviors

according

to

CPI

practices,

utilize

non-violent

crisis

intervention

as

a

last

resort,

and

report

student

discipline

problems

promptly

to

your

supervisor.

15.

Communicate

with

your

supervisor

regarding

student

behaviors

on

the

bus,

and

then

follow

the

proper

steps

to

report

the

problems.

16.

Learn

to

instruct

students

on

safe

entering,

exiting,

and

passenger

guidelines

and

oversee

them

while

they

load,

unload,

and

cross

the

street.

Safety:

17.

Learn

to

observe

all

traffic

laws

and

safety

regulations

for

school

buses,

including

railroad

crossings.

18.

Learn

to

operate

all

special

needs

equipment

according

to

established

safety

procedures,

such

as

wheelchair

straps,

locks,

seatbelts,

vests,

wheelchair

lifts,

car

seats,

special

adaptive

equipment,

safety

equipment

(reflective

signs),

and

fire

extinguishers.

19.

Learn

to

follow

emergency

procedures,

including

evacuation

of

students

as

needed

and,

if

necessary,

to

administer

first

aid.

20.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

the

work

area

and

promptly

report

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

your

supervisor.

Report

any

hazardous

conditions

along

the

scheduled

route.

21.

Familiarize

yourself

with

your

route

and

know

where

the

nearest

campuses

are

located.

Other:

22.

Learn

to

use

proper

etiquette

when

operating

and

monitoring

two-way

radio

equipment.

23.

Always

keep

the

bus

clean.

24.

Complete

all

required

training

assigned.

25.

Seek

professional

growth

through

continuing

education

and

staff

development.

26.

Maintain

a

professional

appearance.

27.

Attend

monthly

Safety

Meetings.

28.

Must

be

available

both

AM

and

PM.

29.

Perform

all

other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None.

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment

Used:

School

bus

operation,

safety

equipment;

fire

extinguisher;

and

radio

communication

equipment.

Posture:

Ability

to

sit

for

prolonged

periods

of

time;

occasional

bending/stooping;

pushing/pulling;

and

twisting.

Motion:

Prolonged

sitting

and

reaching;

repetitive

hand

and

arm

motions.

Lifting:

Occasional

light

lifting

and

carrying

(less

than

25

pounds).

Environment:

Work

outside

and

inside

with

moderate

exposure

to

extreme

temperatures

(hot

and

cold)

and

weather

conditions;

moderate

exposure

to

vehicle

fumes;

work

irregular

hours

as

needed.

Mental

Demands:

Maintain

emotional

control

under

stress .

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job.

It

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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