Bus Driver

Aransas Pass ISD; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aransas Pass ISD is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport students on assigned routes in Aransas Pass, Texas, following schedules and safety rules. Responsibilities include operating the school bus, performing pre/post-trip inspections, maintaining discipline, and reporting incidents.

Must hold a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, be at least 18, pass DOT tests, and complete required safety training. Route safety comes first.

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily on assigned route following schedules.
• Manage student boarding, exiting and behavior.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain bus cleanliness.
• Report accidents, vehicle damage and mechanical problems.
• Operate two-way radio and GPS for routing and communication.
• Maintain records of mileage, fuel, and passengers transported.
• Observe traffic laws and ensure safety certifications.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.

Skills

Age 18+

DOT drug/alcohol tests

Bus safety training

GPS navigation

Student behavior management

Effective communication

Operate school bus

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954586

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 15, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass 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

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• Drive bus daily following assigned 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 specifications 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.

Student Management

• 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.

Safety

• 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, crow bar, 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.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification.

Other

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Part-time