Substitute Bus Driver

Job Title: Substitute School Bus Driver Wage/Hour Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Reports to: Transportation Manager Substitute Rate (Current Hourly Rate: $17) Dept/School: Transportation/District Wide TBD: Proposed New Substitute Hourly Rate: $22.20 Primary Purpose Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations. Qualifications Education/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• Clear and valid Texas Class B or commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Recommended applicant must pass State's fingerprinting/background check requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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 understand/follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate a school bus

Experience E xperience (preferred) 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.
• 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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants.

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses/vehicles.
• 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.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district safety and emergency protocols, procedures, and regulations.

Other

• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; 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: Able to lift up to 50 pounds 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 This job has been designated by the superintendent as a safety-sensitive position for Anthony ISD. As a result, the employee will be subject to drug testing, including random drug testing as set out in Board Policies DHE (Legal) and DHE (Local). Employees shall be subject to appropriate discipline for drug related violations. Such discipline may include any appropriate action from suspension without pay during the period of removal, up to and including termination of employment. By working in the covered by this job description, employee accepts the terms stated herein. NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all sections of the application including the work history. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information contained on this document may be translated at your convenience, please contact Nessa Lozoya (Human Resources Generalist) at (915) 886-6504 or Fernando Garnica (Executive Director of Human Resources) at (915) 886-6501. La información contenida en este documento puede traducirse a su conveniencia, por favor comuníquese con Nessa Lozoya (Generalista de Recursos Humanos) al (915) 886-6504 o Fernando Garnica (Director Ejecutiveo de Recursos Humanos) al (915) 886-6501. The Anthony Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Anthony no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.