Bus Driver

2 months ago

Abilene, United States Abilene ISD Full time
Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation

Date Posted:
2/16/2024

Location:
Transportation Primary Purpose:
The role of the bus driver is to ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location. 5 & 6 hour positions available.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
  • Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  • High School diploma or equivalency preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
  • 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
  • Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Experience:
  • Bus driving experience preferred, willing to train
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation
  • 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 situations warrants.
  • Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
  • Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator 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.
  • Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification•
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
  • Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
  • Work irregular hours as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Support board and administrative policies and decisions
  • Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment, 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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Pay Grade: CDL - BD
NON CDL-Auxiliary- 3

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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