SUBSTITUTE - BUS DRIVER

El Campo Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Bus Driver to operate school buses and provide safe transportation for students. Applicants must have a valid Texas commercial driver’s license and the ability to manage student behavior effectively. This role includes driving assigned routes, maintaining safety, and conducting regular inspections. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route.
• Maintain discipline and manage student behavior.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when needed.

Skills

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to manage student behavior

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

SUBSTITUTE - BUS DRIVER

EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: MT 5

Days Employed: 180

Date Revised: May 20, 2014

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:

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• 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 manage student behavior and knowledge of student discipline procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

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 situation warrants.
• 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.
• Maintain safety certification.

Safety and Other Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The job requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing and twisting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling. It also involves prolonged driving, moderate walking, frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching. The job entails limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis and exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress