General - Bus Driver
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Job Description
Job Title: Bus Driver
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Dept./School: Transportation
Exemption Status: NonExempt
Primary Purpose:
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school busthat transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or otherdesignated location.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B)
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus
Experience:
None required.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor ofneeded repairs.
4. Report all accidents vehicle damage student injuries and mechanical failures. Completerequired reports.
5. Keep records on bus mileage gas and oil consumption and number of passengers transported.
6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
Student Management
7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while onbus.
9. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
Safety
11. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
12. Inspect bus by checking fuel oil water tires lights brakes and steering to ensure bus can beoperated safely before driving.
13. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid kit fire extinguisher flagsfuses crow bar and reflector.
14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory ofany conditions that are not correctable immediately.
15. Install snow chains during inclement weather.
16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
Other
17. Operate twoway radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
18. Work irregular hours as needed.
19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:School bus safety equipment (flares reflective signs) fire extinguisher
Posture:Continual sitting
Motion:Repetitive hand and arm motions
Lifting:Occasional lifting
Environment:Work inside and outside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes
Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race color religion sex national origin age disability military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 13885 Woodway Drive Woodway Texas 76712. Contact phone number is.
Employment Type
Part-Time
