Generic - Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Auxiliary Compensation Plan (180 Days) Salary Range: $24.00 - $31.14/hour Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director - Transportation EMPLOYMENT DATE TO BE DETERMINED

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide safe Transportation to students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantages from the district's curriculum and extra-curricular programs. To provide safe transport of students by driving in compliance with traffic regulations over specified routes according to time schedule (For Route Bus Drivers)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class B)
• Texas Education Agency School Bus Driver Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Must pass alcohol and drug test
• Must pass the D.P.S. Medical Examination Report for School Bus Drivers. (Dated no earlier than June 1 of the present school year)
• Possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with the standards developed jointly by the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety
• Acceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency standards

EXPERIENCE:

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing bus
• Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
• Transport only authorized students and adult sponsors
• Communicate with school personnel and parents about student behavior while on the bus
• Assist and instruct pupils in proper loading and unloading procedures
• Assist in the loading of special education students with the wheel chair lift when needed
• Render assistance if needed when the bus breaks down or is involved in an accident and administers first aid in case of accident
• Make neat, legible and accurate reports as required
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports
• Abid by school district policies, state and federal laws that relate to the operation of school buses
• Maintain a good working relationship with the principals and through a cooperative effort maintains a disciplined decorum on the bus that is conducive to safety and protection of property
• Complete in-service and safety training as required by the district
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EQUIPMENT: Refueling pumps, safety and first aid equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control in stressful situations Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Maintain effective control over groups of students
• Physical demands/environmental factors: Continuous sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance Operating motor vehicle Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot) Exposure to vehicle fumes