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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Hourly Bus Driver Salary Block: Operations Support
BD
Reports To: Director of Transportation Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly
Terms of Employment: 182 Days As Needed
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class A or B) with Passenger and School Bus
endorsements
Acceptable driving record
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must pass alcohol and drug test
Must pass a physical
Ability to complete required school bus driver training
Ability to complete required Region XIX certification training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to work with special needs children
Ability to operate a school bus
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Primary Purpose:
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Safely operate the school
bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other
designated locations.
Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
- Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
- Drive extracurricular activities in-town and out-of-town during the evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Drive bus to and from tutoring or activity runs.
- 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.
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- Complete all required documents and reports on time.
- Keep accurate records of the bus mileage.
- Maintain an accurate log of passengers transported daily.
- Keep assigned bus clean and fueled at all times.
- Be prepared and ready to work during the summer months if called upon.
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 proper discipline on the bus; reports student discipline problems to appropriate
administrator in a timely manner.
- Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations frequently.
- Do not put students or passengers at risk; safety is priority.
Safety
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Inspects 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 informs supervisory of any
conditions that are not correctable immediately.
- Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
- Comply with state regulations, written school board policies, and other applicable state and federal
laws, including the Department of Public Safety standards by maintaining a valid Texas Commercial
Driver's License (Class A or B) with required endorsements.
Other
- Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office. Work irregular hours
as needed.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
- Attend and completes required training program to maintain safety certifications.
- Complete other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.
- Ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
- Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follows district policies.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the CISD safety program.
Equipment Used:
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work
outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes. Occasional
prolonged and/or irregular hours, occasional weekend work required.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that
may be required.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.
Evaluation:
Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures
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