Activity Bus Driver; Part-Time

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Activity School Bus Driver (Part‑Time)

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Transportation - Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 3/11/2025
• Location:
  
  Service Center
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Transportation
• Pay Grade: DO 6 – $22.50 /hour
• Dept./School:
  Transportation
• Date Revised: 1/21/2025

To operate district multi‑function activity buses in a safe, reliable and efficient manner to meet the needs of the district, the public and the students served by the district.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years or older

• Meet all state (TEA) qualifications for school bus drivers
• Must have a Commercial Driver License – Class A or B with P & S endorsement
• Maintain a School Bus Driver Certification
• Ability to pass a Texas DOT Medical Examination
• Ability to pass a Dexterity Exam
• Must have an acceptable criminal record and driving record
• Thorough knowledge of Texas pupil transportation laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively in speaking, reading, and writing in English
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

• 1 year school bus transportation or equivalent experience

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus 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 post‑trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management to control groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior when warranted.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when the situation warrants.

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, 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.

• Operate and monitor two‑way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

None.

• Tools/Equipment:
  Operate school bus; two‑way radio; GPS; safety equipment including 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.

Approved by:
Donna Cox – 1/21/2025

Reviewed by:
Jerry Martinez – 1/21/2025