Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Presidio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Bus Driver in Presidio, Texas, responsible for safely transporting students on assigned routes. They will instruct students on safety, supervise boarding, and conduct pre-trip inspections of the bus.

Candidates must hold a valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and be able to effectively manage student behavior. The position demands reliability, effective communication, and a commitment to ensuring student safety during transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus following assigned route and schedule.
• Instruct students on safety rules regarding bus entry and exit.
• Perform safety inspections on bus before and after trips.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to manage student behavior

Clear communication skills

Ability to pass drug tests and physical exams

Ability to operate a bus safely

Education

Texas commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements

Tools

Two-way radio

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Job description

Bus Driver

Presidio Independent Sch Dist Central Office - Presidio, Texas. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Presidio Independent Sch Dist , and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job Details

• Job ID: 3173308
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 13, 2019 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Position Type: Substitute

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

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.

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