Part Time Bus Driver Athletics

AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PART TIME BUS DRIVER ATHLETICS FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: P/T BD DUTY DAYS: DATE REVISED: 03/13/2025 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to read and understand instructions for driving, maintenance, safety, District policies and procedures is required. Education requirements are not specified . A valid Texas driver's license class C is required. No experience necessary. The District will provide paid training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License and State Certification. Incumbent must be certified as per the following within 90 days of hire: Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B), Texas School Bus Driver Training course (all kept renewed and current), Austin ISD Training Program for School Bus Drivers, Bus Driver Annual Physical Examination, and Texas Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicle Records Check. Employees in this position are subject to random drug a nd alcohol testing. Incumbent must have an acceptable driving record as determined by Austin ISD. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires knowledge of motor vehicle laws, District Board policies and Austin ISD Transportation Department procedures. Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses. Incumbent must be able to read and write. Incumbent must have effective work habits and be able to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, school officials, students, parents, and the general public to encourage cooperation and respect. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Operate a school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation for students and other authorized persons on assigned routes to and from other designated locations. The incumbent performs as a regular or substitute school bus driver. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative and sustainable transportation strategies that conserve costs, reduce climate impact and carbon intensity, and help AISD be responsible stewards of our environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate

the

vehicle

in

a

safe

and

efficient

manner.

Observe

all

traffic

laws

and

safety

regulations

for

school

buses

Anticipate

problems

such

as

traffic,

weather,

road

conditions,

and

schedule

changes

and

make

necessary

adjustments

to ensure student safety and reduce delays.

Perform

pre

and

post-trip

inspections

according

to

specifications

to

ensure

the

bus

can

be

operated

safely

and

notify

the supervisor of needed repairs. Keep the assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate levels of fuel. Report all mechanical issues.

Report

all

accidents,

vehicle

damage,

student

injuries,

and

mechanical

problems

and

complete

required

corresponding reports.

Instruct

students

on

bus

riding

rules

and

regulations.

Instruct

students

on

safely

entering,

exiting,

and

passenger

rules

and regulations. Supervise students while they board and exit the bus and cross the street.

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Open

and

close

bus

doors

and

be

able

to

perform

an

emergency

evacuation,

which

requires

walking

to

the

back

of

the

bus and exiting through emergency doors. Perform emergency evacuations of students on the bus when the situation warrants.

Maintain

discipline

and

use

effective

behavior

management

control

over

groups

of

students.

Report

student

discipline problems to the appropriate administrator/supervisor and communicate with their teachers and parents/families regarding the student's behavior when warranted.

Follow

District

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Inspect

and

perform

the

basic

checkout

of

buses

and equipment for safety and efficiency. Ensure emergency equipment is in proper working condition (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflectors).

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

the

work

area

and

promptly

report

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

the supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route.

Identify

by

name

the

students

riding

the

bus.

Drive

all

routes

exactly

as

designated

in

writing

and

request

necessary

changes,

if

needed

Provide

the

staff

with

reports

as

requested.

Complete

written

reports

and

discuss

with

the

supervisor

all

accidents,

vehicle

damage,

and

student

injury

situations.

Regularly

request

all

vehicle

maintenance

and

repair.

Attend

in-service

training

programs

and

the

annual

driver's

workshop.

Maintain

a

good

attendance

record.

Provide

assistance

to

exceptional

children

(e.g.,

operate

wheelchair

lift,

secure

wheelchairs).

Perform

a

pre

and

post-trip

inspection

of

the

bus

including

looking

for

students

possibly

left

behind

at

the

end

of

each

trip.

Follow

established

safety

procedures

and

techniques

to

perform

duties

including

lifting

and

climbing.

Operate

buses

and equipment according to established safety procedures.

Promote

and

practice

intentional

sustainability

measures

in

the

daily

job

responsibilities including

but

not

limited

to energy and water conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and composting in an effort to be a responsible steward of our environment

and

conserve District

costs.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance for this position is required.

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Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher. Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs and onto bumpers, grasping/squeezing, wrist, and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the Supervisor of School Bus Operations and has no direct supervision over other employees. Incumbent will provide guidance to Austin ISD Transportation Department, school principals and staff, parents and students, and the general public. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local

laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

Date:

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