School Bus Driver - Arlington ISD

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the operation of their assigned bus in a safe and proper manner, obeying all state and local laws as well as safety policies and route schedules of the Arlington Independent School District.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum Age 21 years old
• Minimum Education/Certification/ Abilities:
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Pass annual physical examination
• Possess a COL License and School Bus Certification or must be able to obtain COL and Bus Driver Certification within 90 days of employment
• District instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Satisfactory driving record
• Ability to speak and understand English and to read, write and comprehend instructions
• Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and/or safety and behavior concerns
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Have knowledge relating to operation of all district-owned school buses (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Check vehicle before reach nm
• Clean outside of bus
• Drive bus in a safe and efficient manner - observe all traffic laws
• Responsible for students entering and exiting the bus
• Responsible for students eligibility
• Sign and complete discipline form
• Must have Commercial Driver License prior to driving a bus with students
• Report any correction on computer route sheets
• Make suggestions on route sheets and return sheets to router
• Make corrections on route sheets and return to router
• Be aware of two mile limits on buses with eligibility problems
• Establish and promote a good relationship with students and parents
• Any other duties assigned by Managers and/or Director
• Fill in all blanks and provide any information needed to complete Special Trip Sheets
• Keep daily log of miles driven and charge the miles to correct program on the time card
• Provide the Transportation Office with a complete description of assigned route and mileage measurements or any update needed of route description or mileage measurements
• All Regular Ed. Drivers will assign seats on all runs - weekly, the first month of school and monthly thereafter. Be able to communicate in English on the radio and in person
• All other duties as assigned by the director or designee

EQUIPMENT USED: District-owned school buses and related equipment 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• 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, 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
• Note: In emergency situations the driver may need to lift or pull in excess of the above listing.