This position requires a valid drivers license and follows the same rules and expectations for a bus driver in terms of being a safe driver adhering to the rules of TXDoT and similar hours to a bus driver. This position does not require a CDL license.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
- Drive passenger vehicle daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
- Drive passenger vehicle 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 posttrip inspections according to specifications to ensure passenger vehicle can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned passenger vehicle 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 thepassenger vehicleand cross the street.
- Perform emergency evacuation of students on passenger vehicle when the situations warrants.
- 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 students behavior when warranted.
Safety
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for passenger vehicles.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid kit fire extinguisher flags fuses crowbar 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.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
- Operate and monitor twoway radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
- Complete and maintain accurate uptodate and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to passenger vehicle mileage gas and oil consumption and number of passengers transported.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Operate passenger vehicle; twoway 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