Bus Driver

Southwest ISD; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to ensure they enjoy the full advantage of the district's curriculum. The ideal candidate must be 21 years or older and possess a current CD License, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring scheduled operations. This position offers a salary based on the Bus Driver Pay Scale with 189 working days.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be insurable to drive district vehicles.
• Ability to work with students, administration and community.
• Ability to work with students, administration and community.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Good public relations skills.
• Ability to pass a drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report accidents and complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure daily attendance and punctuality.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Communicate and work with co-workers and administration in a congenial manner.
• Maintain proper district attire.
• Work well under pressure.
• Have a positive attitude toward district policy.
• Ensure daily attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Good public relations skills

Ability to work with students

Ability to pass a drug/alcohol test

Ability to maintain discipline

Tools

Current CD License

Job description

Job Title

Bus Driver

Location

District Wide

Job Description

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older

Training / License

• Must be insurable to drive district vehicles
• Hold a current CD License
• Ability to work with students, administration and community
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good public relations skills
• Ability to pass a drug/alcohol test

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• Report undisciplined students to proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Communicate and work with co-workers and administration in a congenial manner.
• Maintain proper district attire.
• Work well under pressure.
• Have a positive attitude toward district policy.
• Ensure daily attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Other Information

Salary: Bus Drive Pay Scale

Days: 189

Mental & Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure. Patience and tolerance. Repetitive hand motions, long periods of sitting, bending, stooping, driving, and ability to lift 40+ lbs. Common work area with various noise level. Exposure to rainy, wet, cold and hot weather. Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.