Bus Driver

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B with S Endorsement), or willingness to complete training successfully
• Must pass annual DOT required physical exam.
• Must pass all drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT standards

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to operate bus safely for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Acceptable driving record according to Department of Public Safety standards

Experience:

• Experience with children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing bus.
• Maintain appropriate student management and report student incidentsto appropriate administrators.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each operation and submit work orders for needed repairs.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents about student behavior while on the bus.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Properly operate communication equipment.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports.
• Drive bus on extra curricular activities as needed.
• Operate standard and automatic transmission motor vehicle (required).
• Must attend district and departmental training as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used:

• Power lifts and ramps
• Fire extinguisher
• Evacuation blanket or ramp
• First Aide Kit/Body Fluids Management Kit
• Kinedyne
• Wheelchair tie downs
• Seat belts and/or vest restraints, as directed.
• Two-way radio and/or Nextel communications equipment
• Chocks
• Belt cutter
• Back support belt

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain effective control over groups of students.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

• Lifts 10-50 pounds frequently, 50-100 pounds occasionally, more than 100 pounds infrequently with assistance.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Occasional walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying.
• Work outside and inside.
• Work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.
• Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.
• May be exposed to body fluids and other contagions.

Salary Scale: $19.25-$26.00/hour depending on experience. Health coverage and benefits available.