Bus Driver

Description:
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

• Job Summary:
• Vehicle Operation
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Student Management
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Safety
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure 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 reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Other
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Must be team oriented and able to assist in the care and safety of all children on the
• Buses.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and always exhibit excellent customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by transportation supervisor.

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 extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

Qualifications Profile
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)

Experience:
None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary: Compensation Plan