Bus Driver

Muleshoe ISD; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Muleshoe ISD is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes in Texas. The role involves operating school buses, maintaining records, and supervising students as they board and disembark.

The position requires a Texas Class B CDL, completion of safety training, and the ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and students. Flexibility to work irregular hours and participate in ongoing safety programs is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively; knowledge of student discipline procedure.
• Ability to manage student behavior; ability to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus to/from extracurricular activities.
• Inspect bus for defects and report repairs.
• Report accidents, damages, injuries, and mechanical failures; complete reports.
• Maintain bus mileage, fuel/oil, and passenger records.
• Keep bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students boarding and alighting; cross street safely.
• Communicate with teachers/parents about student behavior.
• Maintain discipline and report issues to administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspect fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, steering before operation.
• Ensure emergency equipment is present and functional.
• Correct unsafe conditions and inform supervisor.
• Install snow chains in inclement weather.
• Report hazardous route conditions.
• Operate two-way radio to transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend required safety training to maintain certification.
• Display Six Pillars of Character at all times.

Skills

Age 18+

Alcohol/Drug test

Bus safety training

Communication

Follow instructions

Student management

Operate bus

Education

Texas Class B CDL

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, September 23, 2024 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Bus Driver

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route.

Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior Ability to operate bus

Experience

None required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• 1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• 2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• 3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• 4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• 5. Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• 6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• 7. Supervise student while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• 8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• 9. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• 10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• 11. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• 12. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• 13. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• 14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• 15. Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• 16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Other

• 17. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• 18. Work irregular hours as needed.
• 19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• 20. Display and model the Six Pillars of Character at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None