BUS DRIVER

El Campo Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students. Responsibilities include operating the bus, ensuring student safety during boarding and exiting, and maintaining the bus in proper condition. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Texas commercial driver's license with required endorsements. No prior experience is necessary. This position requires regular interaction with students and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus according to assigned route and schedule.
• Supervise student boarding, exiting, and behavior.
• Perform emergency evacuations and maintain safety equipment.

Skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate bus

Ability to pass DOT tests

Education

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

Tools

Two-way radio

Safety equipment

Job description

BUS DRIVER

Job Description

EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: MT 5

Days Employed: 180

Date Revised: May 20, 2014

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 manage student behavior and knowledge of student discipline procedures

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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; 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 (under 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