Bus Driver

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, body fluid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Maintain seating charts for students.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities (field trips).
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Complete monthly student count and mileage report.
• Operate two‑way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Climbs in and out of the bus 6-16 times per day.
• Operates within the district in all temperature conditions.

None.

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

• Satisfactory driving record
• Wiling to complete reuirements for the follwoing if not previously satisfied
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class
  
  B)
• Pass alcohol and drug test
• Satisfactory restults of fingerprinting and criminal history check.
• Satisfactory completion of a physical, bus driver safety course, and CPR/first aide training.

• Must be 121 years of age
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus