Bus Driver; CDL Holder

Primary Purpose

A Bus Driver is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Director of Transportation.

All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly, champion students' needs, and drive continuous improvement.

Days Per Year: 180

Minimum Wage: $19.50 per hour

Mid Wage: $25.66 per hour

Title:

Bus Driver

Department:
Transportation

Reports To:

Director of Transportation

Wage Status:
Nonexempt

Pay Grade:
Trans 2

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class
  
  B)
• State Bus Driver's Certification course
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training course and discipline management procedures

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school

• Commercial Driver License - Class A or B with the (P) Passenger and (S) School Bus endorsements plus 2 years experience driving an automobile
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and criminal history
• Must pass an annual physical examination by a designated health professional and paid by the District
• Interest in and liking for children and young adults
• Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate a school bus safely despite distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English

• Drive students to and from school safely
• Abide by the time schedule of assigned route(s)
• Obey all traffic laws and department policies
• Maintain student discipline on the bus in a positive and caring manner. Work with school administrators to resolve cases of misbehavior
• Load and unload students as required to maintain daily schedule using hand operated door mechanism
• Perform emergency bus evacuation of students on bus; walk to rear of bus, exit rear door, and/or lift students in emergency situations
• Maintain current route maps and folders; ensure schedules are updated and approved by supervisor
• Maintain seating charts for elementary and middle school students
• Maintain clean bus interior
• Maintain appropriate level of fuel
• Administer basic first aid as trained when necessary
• Be at work on time every day
• Communicate clearly

Physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling. Travel within the district. Mental demands: maintain emotional control, effective oral and written communication in English. Environmental: work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature and vehicle fumes.

General purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job are not an exhaustive list.