Bus Driver

Position Type:
Auxiliary/Transportation / Bus Driver

Date Posted:
4/24/2024

Location:
Herb Rehmann Auxiliary Complex - Transportation

Date Available:
2024-2025

Closing Date:
Open until filled Job Title: Bus Driver Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Dept./School: Transportation Department Pay Grade: BD1 (Starting $18.37)
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor Days/Dates: 181

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B) with driving record that meets District requirements.
• Must register through the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to operate safety/adaptive equipment and work with children with disabilities

SUPERVISES:

Bus Monitors when applicable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Operate a school bus on an assigned route in transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.

2. Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes, and notify supervisor immediately of any requests for changes.

3. Maintain scheduled route to establish time and mileage as best as possible.

4. Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline, and report discipline problems to school officials using a written
referral form.

5. Maintain good work habits through time lines and low absenteeism for daily assignment and extra trips.

6. Properly care for vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the district to minimize wear and to extend its useful life.

7. Operate the bus two-way radio or telephones correctly and according to district policy.

8. Inspect each vehicle before and after each trip using procedures and complete all necessary forms and
reports.
9. Operate the vehicle and stop to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.

10. Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.

11. Keep bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated as well as check for lost items.

12. Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to district standards, neat grooming, and good hygiene.

13. Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, always promoting district goodwill.

14. Must be able to fuel bus in accordance with terminal standards.

15. Control emergency situations in proper manner.

16. Complete bus evacuation drill once in the Fall and once in the Spring.

17. Control driver book, vehicle keys, pre-trip and inspection forms, field trip form and headcount forms while in possession, and turn in to dispatch as
required.
18. Control fuel charge card for long distance trips and overnight trips and return to dispatch immediately after trip.

19. Successfully complete driving skills evaluation.

20. Attend all required in-service training, safety meetings, and other required meetings and training.

21. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all local, state and federal
requirements.
22. Must be able to submit to substance abuse testing as required by the district and able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical
examination.
23. Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination.

24. Must have the writing and arithmetic skills to accurately complete the assigned forms and reports.

25. Perform other assigned duties in an efficient and cooperative manner.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Operates school bus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control; ability to communicate effectively; ability to maintain effective control over groups of students; ability to deal with mentally challenged children as well as life threatening emergencies.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual sitting, reaching, climbing, walking, and repetitive hand and arm motions; ability to operate motor vehicle; exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents; work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Employee Signature Date

Supervisor Signature Date

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