Bus Driver

Princeton Independent School District; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princeton Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students on designated routes with safety and reliability as top priorities.

You will operate school buses, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage student behavior, and coordinate with the Transportation Department to ensure on-time arrivals to all activities. Valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and ability to pass DOT tests are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol tests and annual physical.
• Ability to complete bus safety training and follow routes.
• Ability to use GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate a school bus safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily on assigned routes and adhere to schedules.
• Transport students to extracurricular activities.
• Adjust to traffic, weather, and schedule changes to ensure safety.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report needed repairs.
• Report accidents, damages, injuries, and mechanical problems.

Skills

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

18+ years old

DOT drug/alcohol testing

Bus safety training

GPS navigation

Effective communication

Student behavior management

Tools

GPS

Two-way radio

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.

Job Title

Bus Driver

Reports to

Director of Transportation

Dept./School

Transportation

Qualifications

• 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

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