Bus Driver Trainee

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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.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines

• 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 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

• None

• 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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students.
• Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding students’ behavior when warranted.

• 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, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Complete required trainings and maintain safety certification.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Effectively follow written and verbal instructions, directions, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with others, including students, parents, staff, and community.
• 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.
• Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Tobacco Free

Tools/Equipment Used:
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). Environment:
Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regular irregular hours, occasionally prolonged hours. Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress.

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This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description…