Bus Driver - 2.5 hours per day (2 positions)

About the role

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age and have a clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam is required.

Skills

• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities
• 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 bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs
• Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports

Student Management

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students
• Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
• Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route
• Maintain safety certification
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Working Conditions

Work involves prolonged sitting, frequent standing and twisting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes is frequent. Must be able to work around moving vehicles, regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours.