Substitute - Bus Monitor

Central Office; Presidio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Presidio Independent Sch Dist Central Office in Presidio, Texas is seeking a Substitute Bus Monitor to operate school buses on assigned routes, ensuring safe and orderly transportation for students and authorized persons.

Starting immediately, the role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, ability to pass DOT tests and physical, and the skill to manage students and follow GPS-guided routes while maintaining safety and reporting issues to the transportation supervisor.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass DOT alcohol/drug tests and annual physical.
• Complete required bus safety training and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to operate a GPS-guided route and communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school bus on assigned routes following schedules and to events.
• Monitor student behavior and ensure safe entering/exiting and crossing procedures.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and report any vehicle issues immediately.
• Maintain records related to mileage, fuel use, and passenger counts.
• Communicate with transportation office and drivers via two-way radio.

Skills

Student safety

GPS navigation

Clear communication

Rule compliance

Map reading

Education

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

Tools

GPS

Two-way radio

Job description

Substitute - Bus Monitor

Presidio Independent Sch Dist Central Office - Presidio, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 3715498

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 04, 2021 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist in operating 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

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.

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

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Imelda Ruiz , Superintendent Secretary
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]