Substitute Bus Driver

Dripping Springs ISD; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Substitute School Bus Driver, where your primary mission will be to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students. In this vital role, you will operate a school bus, adhering to established routes and schedules while managing student behavior effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on students' daily lives, providing them with a safe journey to and from school. If you have a passion for safety and enjoy working with children, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to the educational experience of young learners in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Texas commercial driver's license.
• Ability to pass random alcohol and drug tests is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of students on assigned routes.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline on the bus.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Student Behavior

Ability to Follow Instructions

Ability to Pass Drug Tests

Driving Skills

Education

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Tools

School Bus

Two-way Radio Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Substitute School Bus Driver

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: $30.00+ per hour

Dept./School: Transportation

Date Revised: 08/19/2024

Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes as needed. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with appropriate endorsements.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Ability to pass random alcohol and drug tests.
3. Ability to complete required bus driver safety training and obtain valid certificate.
4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively.
6. Knowledge of student discipline procedure.
7. Ability to manage student behavior.
8. Ability to operate bus.
9. Ability to pass annual Department of Transportation physical examination.

Experience:

None.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation:

1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Notify appropriate personnel of changes to route conditions.
3. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
4. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
6. Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
7. 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 appropriate personnel 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.
5. Maintain student roster.

Safety:

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses; maintain an acceptable driving record.
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, crowbar, 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. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
6. When required, assist students with disabilities in loading, unloading, seatbelts, securing of wheelchairs, and other individual needs.

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. Perform other duties as assigned.
5. Follow state laws, district policies, regulations, and requirements governing school district employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher, wheelchair lift/ramps, and special needs adaptive equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain mental alertness and physical ability to perform job functions. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes. Maintain emotional control in emergencies and in dealing with special needs children. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.