Substitute Bus Driver

Transportation Dept.; Kirbyville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Kirbyville is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to safely transport students on designated routes. The ideal candidate must have a valid Texas commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements and must be able to communicate effectively while managing student behavior. This full-time role includes performing inspections of the bus and ensuring safety during transport. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and able to pass DOT drug tests.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Instruct students on safe boarding and behavior.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.

Skills

Ability to pass DOT drug tests

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to use GPS

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate bus

Education

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements

Tools

Two-way radio

Global positioning system (GPS)

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

Kirbyville Indep School Dist Transportation Dept. - Kirbyville, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job posted in Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4901359

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 05, 2018 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver

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.
• 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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

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, crow bar, 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.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification.

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.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories:

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Transportation

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