Micro Bus Driver

Waco ISD; Waco (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking a Micro Bus Driver to operate a micro school bus and related equipment for safe student transportation on assigned routes. Maintain discipline and follow district procedures while communicating effectively with students and staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and DPS eligibility guidelines compliance. The role requires attentiveness to safety, route navigation via GPS, and routine vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Transport students to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate and adjust for traffic, weather, or schedule changes to ensure safety.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; report repairs.
• Report accidents, damages, injuries, and mechanical problems.

Skills

Passenger safety

GPS navigation

Verbal communication

Following routes

Safety training

MAP reading

Bus operation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license

Eligibility per DPS guidelines

Tools

GPS

Two-way radio

Job description

Job Title:

Micro Bus Driver

Wage/Hour Status:

Non-exempt/At-Will

Reports To:

Manager - Transportation Operations

Pay Grade/Days:

308/175

Dept./School:

Student Transportation Services

Date Revised:

April 2024

Primary Purpose:

Operate a Micro 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

High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license
Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines

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:

1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
4. 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.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
7. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
8. 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.
9. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflectors.
11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
12. Complete required trainings; maintain safety certification.
13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
14. Effectively follow written and verbal instructions, directions, and procedures.
15. Communicate effectively with others, including students, parents, staff, and community.
16. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
17. 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.
18. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email [e-mail] or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.