Bus Driver

Job Title: Bus Driver Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Support Service/Dispatcher Pay Grade/Days: 3/255

Dept./School: Support Service Dept. Date Revised: May 2021

Primary Purpose Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on the assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or other designed location.

Qualifications Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver's license (class B) (CDL)

Special Knowledge/Skills Must be 18 years of age

Must clear the Department of Public Safety license check

Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of students discipline procedures

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to operate bus

Minimum Experience One year successful experience in driving

Major Responsibilities And Duties Vehicle Operation

• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules. Transport only authorized students.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. Exercise responsible leadership when on out of district school trips
• 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, mechanical failures and complete required reports.
• Keep record on bus mileage, gas, and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators.
• Instruction students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws, and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect the bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not immediately correctable.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Report of hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.

Other

• Operate cellular phone to communicate with transportation office.
• Work regular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete the required training program to maintain certification status.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Equipment Used

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control; continual sitting, reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions, work outside and inside, moderate exposure to temperatures(hot) and vehicle fumes.

Terms of Employment Six month probation

Salary and work year to be established by the board and/or superintendent of schools.

Evaluation Director of Support Services/Dispatcher will evaluate employees based on the performance of the job, education/training hours completed and teamwork performance.