Bus Driver

Bridgeport Independent School District; Bridgeport (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport ISD Transportation in Bridgeport, Texas is seeking a Bus Driver to operate school buses on assigned routes and support extracurricular activities. CDL training is provided and higher pay may be offered to applicants with CDL-backed experience.

The role emphasizes safety, student supervision, and accurate record-keeping. This is a full-time position with district-provided safety training and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Transport students to extracurricular activities.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report needs.
• Report accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems.
• Instruct and supervise students boarding and exiting the bus; enforce safety rules.
• Maintain safety by following district procedures and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4892588

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 04, 2024 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

If you are interested in driving but don't have a CDL, please apply for the position, as we can train you for the job. Salary is built on experience, so if you have a CDL, we verify your experience and offer higher pay based on your years of experience.

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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• 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.

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, crowbar, 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marchelle Smart
• Bridgeport Adminstration Office
• Bridgeport, Texas 76426
• Email: [e-mail]

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