Job Title:        Bus Driver                                                              Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt 

Reports to:     Director of Transportation                                  Pay Grade:

Dept./School:  Transportation                                                     Date Revised:

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 or higher)

Valid ‘Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate’

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass a ‘Commercial Driver Fitness Determination’

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 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
5. Keep assigned bus clean.
6. Operate the bus at all times according to the guidelines set forth in the ‘Texas School Bus Driver Recertification Course’ DPS manual

Student Management

 

       7.   Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

       8.   Communicate with administrators, teachers and parents regarding student behavior

             on bus.

       9.   Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.

     10.  Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

 

 

Safety

 

 

      11.   Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.

      12.   Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus 

              can be operated safely before driving.

      13.   Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher,                  insurance papers, and reflector.

      14.   Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform      

               supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.

      15.   Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

      16.   Following the guidelines set by the district related to traffic and operations.

      17.   Work irregular hours as needed.

      18.   Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.

      19.   Keeps records on bus mileage, and number of passengers transported.