BUS DRIVER

Wage: $18.50 per hour
Reports to: Steven Salas, Transportation Supervisor

Primary Purpose

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students and other personnel on assigned route to and from schools or other designated locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas CDL with passenger and student endorsements
• Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Ability to successfully complete required bus driver safety training and physical examination
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to verbally communicate on two-way radio
• Effective communication in English (read, write, and speak)
• Problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of routes and campuses
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures
• Criminal background that meets all local school district, state, and federal requirements
• Ability to interpret schedules, forms, and maps
• Ability to make critical decisions during pressure situations
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

Vehicle Operation

• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities
• Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify the supervisor of needed repairs
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures; complete required reports
• Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of the bus

Student Management

• Supervise assigned route and adhere to established schedules
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus
• Maintain discipline; document and report student discipline problems to the supervisor
• Instruct students on safe riding rules, regulations, and proper evacuation techniques

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques
• Observe all emergency and accident scene procedures
• Perform appropriate first aid to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the service of a health professional can be obtained
• Inspect the bus and document the Pre-Trip/Post-Trip checklist to ensure the bus can be operated safely
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately

Other

• Operate all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques
• Work irregular hours as needed
• Attend and successfully complete all required training to maintain safety certification
• Keep records on bus mileage, seat assignment, and number of passengers transported
• Other duties as assigned