BUS DRIVER - 4.5 HOURS PER DAY

Connally ISD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connally ISD is seeking a school bus driver to operate a school bus and related equipment for safe student transportation on assigned routes and to events. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain safety protocols, and ensure orderly conduct of students during transit.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, ability to pass DOT tests, and strong communication skills to coordinate with staff and parents. Daily driving and occasional long hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Must pass DOT alcohol/drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Must complete bus driver safety training.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use maps and GPS to follow routes and addresses.
• Must manage student behavior.
• Must communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to operate a school bus.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily along assigned route with adherence to schedules.
• Transport students to extracurricular activities and designated locations.
• Anticipate and respond to traffic, weather, and route changes to ensure safety.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report needed repairs.
• Keep bus clean and fuel levels adequate.
• Report accidents, damage, injuries, and mechanical issues.

Skills

Age 18+

DOT drug/alcohol tests

Safety training

Follow instructions

GPS/maps usage

Student management

Communication

Operate bus

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Tools

GPS device

Two-way radio

First aid kit

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

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

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