Bus Driver - Auxiliary (8 hours)

Title: Bus Driver - Auxiliary

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Bus Driver Pay Scale

Dept./School: Transportation

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Primary Purpose:

Serve as full time substitute bus driver. Assume duties of regular and special needs driver. Provide clerical, custodial, camera and bus maintenance support as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Class B CDL with P & S Endorsement

Must be 18 years of age

Have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective telephone, radio and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively while maintaining composure and respond in an appropriate manner

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to pass alcohol and drug test and annual physical

Ability to manage student behavior

Proficient in operating a computer utilizing Microsoft Office and other transportation software

Ability to operate a school bus and other district vehicles

Experience:

One year of experience as certified school bus driver

Ability to work shifts as needed

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions

• Operate bus and all related equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow route and adhere to established schedules as assigned.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities and field trips as assigned.
• Perform clerical, custodial, bus maintenance, and other assigned duties on a daily basis.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to two-way radio communications as needed.
• Perform pre-and post trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents/incidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete corresponding reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean/neat and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students if necessary.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any hazards that are not immediately correctable.
• Work collaboratively with the director and assistant director of transportation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Vehicle Operation

• Serve as substitute bus driver when needed.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work - complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work - demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Ethics - display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability - adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Professionalism - work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative - seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability - adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Attendance - attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality - arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher; specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.