Pool Bus Driver - Substitute

Region One Education Service Center; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Region One Education Service Center is seeking a school bus driver to transport students and staff safely along assigned routes and to extracurricular activities.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL Class B, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass drug/alcohol testing. Duties include pre/post trip checks, safety enforcement, and communication with teachers and parents.

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 procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any condition that are not correctable immediately.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

18 years of age

Alcohol and drug test

Bus safety training

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Student discipline knowledge

Student behavior management

Operate bus

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas CDL Class B

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)

High School Diploma/GED

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 and written and verbal instructions


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Knowledge of student discipline procedures


• Ability to manage student behavior


• Ability to operate bus

Experience

None required.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Vehicle Operation

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.


• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.


• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.


• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.


• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.


• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.


• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.


• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.


• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.


• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.


• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.


• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any condition that are not correctable immediately.


• Install snow chains during inclement weather.


• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Other

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.


• Work irregular hours as needed.


• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.


• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

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

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions; work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

Building/Campus Transportation Dept.

Salary: From 14.70