Job Description: Transportation Bus Driver

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
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience

• None

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.
• 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.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None 

WORKING CONDITITION:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment, flares, reflective signs fire extinguisher; emergency exits including doors; windows and roof hatches; seat belts; infant/toddler car seat installation/removal; parking brake
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching
• Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis
• Environment:Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
• Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress.