Substitute Bus Driver
Beaumont Independent School District, Beaumont, TX, United States
Substitute Bus Driver
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 locations.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class B with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements)
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training course
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedures
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate a bus
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
Drive a 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
Provide all documentation required by state regulations and/or departmental guidelines
Keep assigned bus clean
Supervise students while they board and depart the bus and cross the street
Communicate with campus administrators and parents on a daily basis concerning student behavior while on the bus
Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate campus administrators
Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations
Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
Before driving, inspect bus by checking gauges, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus is safe to operate
Check and maintain emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors
Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately
Report any hazardous conditions along the bus route
Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
Attend and complete required safety training programs
Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (reflectors, fire extinguisher)
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work
Physical Demands: Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions
Occasional moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) and light carrying (under 15 pounds)
Pass health requirements in accordance with Texas Education Agency and Federal Department of Transportation requirements
Environmental Demands: Work inside and outside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dampness, and humidity
Moderate exposure to vehicle fumes
Work around moving vehicles and machinery with moving parts
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.
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 locations.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class B with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements)
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training course
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedures
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate a bus
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
Drive a 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
Provide all documentation required by state regulations and/or departmental guidelines
Keep assigned bus clean
Supervise students while they board and depart the bus and cross the street
Communicate with campus administrators and parents on a daily basis concerning student behavior while on the bus
Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate campus administrators
Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations
Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
Before driving, inspect bus by checking gauges, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus is safe to operate
Check and maintain emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors
Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately
Report any hazardous conditions along the bus route
Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
Attend and complete required safety training programs
Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (reflectors, fire extinguisher)
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work
Physical Demands: Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions
Occasional moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) and light carrying (under 15 pounds)
Pass health requirements in accordance with Texas Education Agency and Federal Department of Transportation requirements
Environmental Demands: Work inside and outside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dampness, and humidity
Moderate exposure to vehicle fumes
Work around moving vehicles and machinery with moving parts
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.