Bus Driver (2025-2026 Pool)
Bus Driver (2025-2026 Pool)
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Job Description
Applicants must meet requirements to be considered.
Position: Bus Driver (Pool)
OBJECTIVE:
The Bus Driver is expected to drive safely along designated routesandobey traffic laws safety procedures and transit regulations. The Bus Driver will pick up and drop off scholars at designated locations. Respectful communication with passengers and employers regarding delays or any issues along a route and assisting passengers with difficulty getting on or off the vehicle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adhere to District policies.
- Provide longrange planning for thetransportation department.
- Inspect the bus before departure to maintain high standards of cleanliness safety and security.
- Upon return the bus is to be cleaned and swept.
- Maintain an understanding of laws and rules of the transportation of children.
- Maintain an understanding of safety practices and procedures applicable to thetransportation of children.
- Practice safe driving habits.
- Follow all state and national safety regulations and standards.
- Accurately follow routes maps and directions.
- Open vehicle doors and assist passengers.
- Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment.
- Keep the exterior and interior of thevehicle clean and presentable.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
PROFESSIONALISM:
- To be punctual and be available during official working hours.
- To comply with AAMA policies standards rules regulations and procedures.
- To take precautions to protect equipment materials and facilities.
- To participate responsibly in the schools improvement initiatives.
- To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
- To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
- To provide and accept evaluative feedback professionally.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Excellent knowledge of roads and routes.
- Excellent understanding of traffic and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- Pride in their respective job.
- Confident driving skills.
- Patrient with passengers.
- Love of children and adults.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Punctual good time management.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Required: Three years successful experience in the transportation field.
- Required: Clean driving record with no atfault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
- Required: Strong history of longterm work establishing reliability.
- Required: Two or more years of experience working with children.
- Ability to carry out assigned routes on time.
- Attention to detail.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
- Required: High school diploma or GED.
- Required: Valid Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate (verified annually).
- Required: Active Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement) (verified annually).
- Required: Medical Examiners Certificate (verified annually)
Employment Type
Full-Time
