Bus Driver

Transportation Department; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

River Road Independent School District Transportation Department in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to operate school buses, supervise students, and follow safety procedures on assigned routes.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, the ability to pass DOT testing, and strong communication with staff and families. Training and safety responsibilities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Pass random USDOT drug and alcohol tests and annual physicals.
• Must be 18+ and able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus on assigned routes following schedules.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report repairs.
• Maintain student safety, discipline, and order on board.
• Supervise students boarding/alighting and cross streets safely.
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and transportation office as needed.
• Complete required records: mileage, fuel, passengers transported.

Skills

Student management

Effective communication

Safe driving

Education

Texas commercial driver's license with P and S endorsements

Tools

GPS navigation

Two-way radio

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

• Drive bus daily following assigned and route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections according to specificatios to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses,and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass random U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Ability to operate bus

Please contact the Transportation Department @ [phone] for information on vacancies.

Bus Driver

River Road Independent School District Transportation Department - Amarillo, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Bryan Perryman , Transportation Director
• Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]