POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Transporation Manager
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; 2024-2025 school year
HOURLY SALARY RANGE: Bus Driver (fully certified w/endorsements) - Minimum $20/hour
Primary Purpose:
Ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route or trip. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and other designated locations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with all school bus driving endorsements
Bus Driver Certification
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 operate bus
Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions
Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior
Experience:
Experienced driver with clear driving record
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
- Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities as assigned.
- 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 and complete required reports.
- Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
- Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
Student Management
- Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street and ensure that all students are off the bus at the end of the route or trip.
- Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
- Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior.
- Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
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, crowbar, and reflector.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and immediately inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable.
- Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
Communication
- Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
- Foster good school/community relations and good relations among all school employees.
Professional Growth and Development
- Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
- Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: School bus and vehicles; safety equipment such as flares, reflective signs, fire extinguisher; two-way radio; computer
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent climbing, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting/crouching, crawling, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching; prolonged sitting
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension
- Vision: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and in bus or vehicle; regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals; frequent in-district travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions