Bus Driver

Primary Purpose:

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students, including students with disabilities, and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

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

· Ability to communicate effectively with others

· Ability to operate bus

Experience:

0 years experience to qualify as a standard bus driver

1 year experience as a bus driver to qualify as a driver for students with disabilities