Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Contact Information

Director of Transportation, Jessie Murphy
Email: Jessie.Murphy@wylieisd.net
Phone Number: 972-429-2300

Primary Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Must be 18 years of age
• 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 student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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 records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• 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.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect the bus, check fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the Transportation and Employee handbooks (including prohibition of personal electronic device use while on duty).

Other

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Report any hazardous condition along the route

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 under stress. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and are motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.