Bus Driver

BUS DRIVER

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes and to and from locations.

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus to extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and adjust to ensure safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain clean bus, keep appropriate fuel level.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems and complete reports.

• Instruct students on safe entry/exit and passenger rules.
• Supervise students during boarding, disembarkation, and crossing street.
• Perform emergency evacuation when warranted.
• Maintain discipline, use effective behavior management and report problems to administrators, teachers, parents if warranted.

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment.
• Correct unsafe conditions, report hazardous conditions on route.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification and follow district protocols and emergency procedures.

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with office and other drivers.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of bus mileage, gas, oil consumption, passengers transported.

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass DOT 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 use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.
• Preferred, but not required: prior experience.

• Tools/Equipment: school bus, two‑way radio, GPS, safety equipment (flashes, reflective signs, fire extinguisher).
• Posture: prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling.
• Motion: prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist/shoulder flexion, reaching.
• Lifting: limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) daily.
• Environment: frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; irregular hours; occasionally prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands: maintain emotional control under stress.

$20 per hour or more depending on experience. Part‑time.