BUS DRIVER

BUS DRIVER role at KERRVILLE ISD to provide a safe transportation environment for the students of Kerrville Independent School District.

Job Description
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To provide a safe transportation environment for the students of Kerrville Independent School District.

Qualifications
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• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• Valid Class B commercial driver's license.
• Must have an approved driving record and pass a criminal history records check (fingerprinting) through DPS.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug test.

Experience
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Preferred.

Responsibilities
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• 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 locations.

Education/Certification
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Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Special Knowledge/Skills
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• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

Major Responsibilities And Duties
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• 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.

Student Management
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• 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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants.

Safety
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• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Salary
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The salary for the above position will be based on the salary schedule currently in effect by Board Policy and Administrative Regulations. Starting: $17.50, DAYS: 177.

Kerrville ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.