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Edinburg - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description


  • Position Type:
    Transportation Department/Bus Driver

  • Date Posted:
    4/17/2023

  • Location:
    Transportation Department

  • Date Available:
    04/17/2023

  • REPORTS TO: Director for Transportation DATE REVISED: Sept 18 2015

    LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 189days PAY GRADE: Hourly

    WAGE/HOUR STATUS: NonExempt SALARY RANGE: $19.00 Min $26.26 Max

    PRIMARY PURPOSE:
    The role of the Bus Driver is to operate a school bus that transports regular route students and other authorized personnel in a safe and orderly manner to and from school or other designated locations.


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education /Certification:
    High School Graduate or GED preferred
    Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License Class B with Endorsement P (passenger) and S (school bus)
    Special Knowledge/Skills:
    Must be 21 years of age
    Must clear the Department of Public Safety license checks
    Maintain an acceptable criminal history record secured from any law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Chapter 22
    Must meet the medical qualifications specified by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 37 TAC 14.12
    Maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with minimum standards established by the DPS at 37 TAC 14.14
    Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
    Ability to communicate effectively
    Knowledge of student discipline procedures
    Ability to manage behavior of students
    Must be available for a.m. and p.m. routes and other extra curricular driving runs


    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    • Assumes responsibility for the safe driving of a school bus.
    • Assumes responsibility for the safety of children while under his/her supervision.
    • Observes all traffic and safety laws rules and regulations.
    • Prepares misconduct reports to report disciplinary problems.
    • Observes safety practices at all times in performing duties
    • Drivers must cross over all students who live on the opposite side of the roadway

    Vehicle Operations:

    • Follows assigned routes and adheres to established schedules.
    • Transports only authorized students.
    • Drives bus to and from extracurricular activities.
    • Exercises responsible leadership when on outofdistrict school trips.
    • Checks bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify Bus Route Supervisor/Team Leader of needed repairs. (Daily Operation Reports).
    • Reports all accidents vehicle damage student injuries mechanical failure and complete required reports.
    • Keeps records on bus mileage fuel and oil consumption and number of passengers transported.
    • Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
    • Ability to operate lift with or without power.Maintains reports such as: mileage fuel usage and servicing.

    Student Management:

    • Supervises students as they board and exit bus.
    • Learns and adapts to each students special medical physical communicative and emotional needs.
    • Communicates with principals teachers and parents as needed regarding disruptive student behavior.
    • Prepares Bus Conduct Reports to report disciplinary problems.
    • Instructs students on safe riding rules and regulations.

    Safety:

    • Observes all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
    • Inspects buses by checking fuel oil water tires lights brakes lift and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
    • Ensures proper conditions of emergency equipment such as first aid kit fire extinguisher flags body fluid kits and reflectors.
    • Instructs students on safe riding and regulations.
    • Reports any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.
    • Loads and unloads students only at authorized stops.

    Other:

    • Operates twoway radios to communicate with transportation office.
    • Works irregular hours as needed.
    • Attends and completes required training program to maintain certification status.
    • Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
    • Must adhere to ECISD School Dress Code Policy
    • Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Evaluation:

    • Director of Transportation/Bus Route Supervisor will evaluate employee based on the criteria of the ECISD Selected Evaluation Instrument.

    EQUIPMENT USED:

    • School bus safety equipment to include reflective signs first aid kits fire extinguishers and etc.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

    • Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions; Work outside and inside moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board and/or Superintendent of Schools.

    The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

    Nondiscrimination Statement
    Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
    Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Robert Vina Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539
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