Transportation- Bus Drivers

Job Title:Bus Driver FLSA Status: Non-exempt 184 daysReports to:Director of Transportation Pay Grade: AUX-3A Dept./School:Transportation Date Revised: 7/25/2019Primary Purpose:Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated :Education/Certification:GED or High School Diploma (Preferred)Valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsementsSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical examAbility to complete required bus driver safety trainingAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to manage student behaviorAbility to communicate effectively with othersAbility to operate busExperience:NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Vehicle bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established bus to and from extracurricular and call in problems such as traffic weather road conditions and schedule changes and get approval through dispatch to make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and wash according to schedule.. all accidents vehicle damage student injuries and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding students on safe entering exiting and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the 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 emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations all electronic items left on the bus to the dispatch all traffic laws and safety regulations for school proper condition of emergency equipment. unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled child guard safety process after every route to ensure students are not left on the and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other and maintain accurate up-to-date and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage and number of passengers confidentiality of student and personnel matters. Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares reflective signs and fire extinguisherPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting bending stooping and pushing/pullingMotion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs grasping/squeezing wrist and shoulder flexion/extension and reachingLifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basisEnvironment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures noise and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours and occasionally work prolonged hoursMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stressThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential : July 2019Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department

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