Bus Driver

4 weeks ago

Conroe, United States Tarkington Independent School District Full time
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

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

Knowledge of student discipline procedure

Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
  1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
  2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
  3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
  4. 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.
  5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
  6. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
  7. Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers.
Student Management
  1. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
  2. 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.
  3. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
Safety
  1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
  2. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
  3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
  4. Maintain safety certification.
  5. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
Other
  1. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
  2. 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.
  3. Work irregular hours as needed.
  4. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
  5. Maintain confidentiality
  6. Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

None
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

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