School Bus Driver

Operate a school bus safely and efficiently, abiding by applicable Federal, State and Texas Education Agency (TEA) laws and policies. Safely transport students and staff to and from school on a designated assigned route and district activities.

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with "P" and "S" endorsements. High school diploma or GED preferred. Acceptable driving record. Texas Education Agency (TEA) Certification for school bus drivers. Ability to pass a yearly DOT physical. Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening. Ability to read and write. Ability to read and follow maps and designated route descriptions. Ability to communicate appropriately with parents, students and staff. Ability to complete required bus driver safety training. Acceptable Criminal History Record.

• Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• Follow assigned routes and adhere to schedules.
• Follow the guidance of dispatch and request help when necessary.
• Load and unload students from the bus following appropriate guidelines.
• Report involvement in any accidents immediately and wait for further instruction.
• Report work-related injuries and student injuries immediately.
• Perform and properly complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Conduct a passenger check after the completion of each route.
• Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meaning, shapes, sounds, and colors. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Communicate school bus rules effectively to students.
• Support and enforce discipline policies outlined in the district's student code of conduct.
• Supervise students at all times while in your care. Maintain effective student management and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems and follow up with appropriate documentation. Provide written reports for discipline infractions.
• Maintain and enforce a seating chart for all students assigned to the school bus.
• Know and perform emergency evacuation of students, if needed, including the need to walk to the rear of the bus, exit through the rear door, and assist and/or lift students.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, body fluid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor. Report all safety concerns and any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route to the Safety office.
• Keep the interior of the assigned bus clean after each route/trip.
• Immediately report all mechanical issues or problems in written form and turn them in until resolved.
• Keep assigned bus properly fueled.
• Provide written/oral reports for route corrections.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and time records including but not limited to those related to bus mileage and number of passengers transported.
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls, if necessary.
• Attend all in-service trainings.
• Maintain consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Operate a school bus. Handheld two-way radios, fire extinguisher, installed two-way radio, wheelchair lifts, tie-downs and straps, First-Aid kit, Body Fluid clean-up kits, reflective signs.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Extensive sitting, moderate walking, standing, exposure to exhaust fumes, and fuel. Moderate squatting and bending. Climbing bus steps. Lifting 15-50 pounds. Exposure to seasonal temperatures.