Bus Driver

DFW Area Application Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

DFW Area Application Consortium seeks a school bus driver to transport students safely on Venus ISD routes in Texas, following schedules and safety rules. The driver will communicate with teachers and parents and maintain the bus.

You must hold a Texas Class B CDL, be 18+, pass drug/alcohol tests, and complete district safety training. You will supervise students, handle routine incidents, and report concerns.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Texas Class B CDL required.
• Ability to pass alcohol/drug tests.
• Must complete bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to operate a school bus.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus for extracurricular activities.
• Inspect bus for defects before/after operation and report repairs.
• Report accidents, damages, injuries, and failures.
• Keep bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students boarding/leaving the bus.
• Communicate with teachers/parents about student behavior.
• Maintain discipline and report issues to administrators.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Operate two-way radio to contact transportation office.

Skills

18 years old

Drug/alcohol test

Safety training

Follow instructions

Communicate effectively

Discipline procedures

Manage student behavior

Operate bus

Education

Texas Class B CDL

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 9/1/2020
• Location: Transportation
• District: Venus ISD

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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 assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

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

Safety

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

Other

1. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
2. Work irregular hours as needed.
3. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
4. Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

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