Bus Driver

Krum ISD; Krum (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a full-time Bus Driver to operate school buses and provide safe transportation for students. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Texas commercial driver's license and be at least 18 years old. Responsibilities include driving assigned routes, instructing students on safety, and maintaining vehicle conditions. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• None of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily on assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Instruct students on safe boarding and exiting procedures.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students when necessary.
• Complete vehicle inspections and report issues.

Skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate bus

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to use maps and GPS

Ability to pass drug tests and physical exams

Education

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Tools

Two-way radio

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Safety equipment

Job description

Bus Driver

Krum ISD Krum Independent School District - Krum, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4637273
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Date Revised:

Dept./School: Transportation

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.
• 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

Krum ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and Title VII can be directed to Nancy Shipley, Asst. Superintendent [phone], [e-mail], or Section 504 Coordinator Terry Rahn, Director of Special Programs [phone], [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Rhonda Harrison
• 1200 Bobcat Blvd.
• Krum, Texas 76249
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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