Job Title:           Bus Driver                                                           Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt              

Reports to:        Director of Transportation                          

Dept./School:    Transportation

Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students and other personnel on assigned route to and from schools or other designated locations. 

Qualifications:

                Minimum Education/Certification:

                High school diploma or equivalent

                Valid Texas CDL with passenger and student endorsements

                Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification

                Special Knowledge/Skills:

                Ability to successfully complete require bus driver safety training and physical examination

                Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

                Ability to manage student behavior

                Ability to verbally communicate on two way radio

                Ability to effectively communicate in English (read, write and speak)

                Demonstrate problem solving abilities

                Knowledge of routes and campuses

                Knowledge of student discipline procedures

                Maintain a criminal background which meets all local school district, state and federal requirements

                Ability to interpret schedules, forms and maps

                Ability to make critical decisions during pressure situations

                Ability to multitask

                Experience:

                None required

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 and fueled.
6. Assist in the preventative maintenance of the bus.

Student Management:

1. Supervise assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
3. Maintain discipline; document and report student discipline problems to supervisor.
4. Instruct students on safe riding rules, regulations and proper evacuation techniques.

Safety:

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and use effective defensive driving techniques.
2. Observe all emergency and accident scene procedures.
3. Perform appropriate first aid to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the service of a health professional can be obtained.
4. Inspect bus and document the Pre-Trip/Post-Trip checklist to ensure bus can be operated safely. 
5. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar and reflector.
6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any condition that are not correctable immediately.

Other:

1. Operate all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and sue effective defensive driving techniques.
2. Work irregular hours as needed.
3. Attend and successfully complete all required training to maintain safety certification.
4. Keep records on bus mileage, seat assignment and number of passengers transported. 
5. Other duties as assigned.