Bus Driver Job Description
| Reports to: | Director of Transportation |
| Dept./School: | Transportation Department |
| FLSA: | Nonexempt |
| Pay Grade: | 3412B |
| Calendar Days: | 177 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE
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 other designated locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification: - Possess a clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Possess a valid School Bus Driver Training Certification
- Possess a clear to drive from Aldine ISD’s Training Academy
- Possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills: - Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow route sheets as well as read and use a map
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to effectively use a 2-way radio
- Ability to operate safety equipment
- Ability to operate adaptive equipment (special needs drivers)
- Ability to work well with children with disabilities (special needs drivers)
- Ability to communicate effectively with others Maintain CPR and First Aid training
- Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (special needs drivers)
Experience:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Vehicle Operation - Drive bus following assigned route and adhering to established schedules
- Adhere to procedural expectations and directives
- 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
- Assist with driving additional routes and assignments as directed
- Work cooperatively with the bus attendant and other individuals who ride the bus to provide support to the students (special needs drivers)
Student Management - Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
- 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 student’s behavior when warranted
- Maintain a seating chart for all students, and update as needed
- Ensure that students arrive safely and on-time to positively affect student achievement
Safety - Follow established safety procedures including emergency evacuation of students when the situation warrants and administering first aid and/or CPR if necessary
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
- Check the bus after each trip/stop for sleeping students
- Meet the needs of students to ensure their well-being
- Operate equipment according to established safety procedures to include seat belts, harnesses, car seats, wheel chair tie downs and shoulder-lap belts, and any other safety devices\
- Ensure proper condition of safety and emergency equipment
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor; report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route
- Maintain an acceptable criminal history record, secured from any law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Chapter 22
Other - Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with routers and dispatchers to ensure effective and efficient operations
- Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely federal, state, local and district records and reports as required
- Adhere to district and transportation department rules, regulations and policies
- Demonstrate professional behavior and work harmoniously with fellow employees and stakeholders
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EVALUATION: The Bus Driver’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Executive Director of Transportation. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus and white fleet vehicles; two-way radio; training tools; computer and office equipment; traffic cones; emergency and safety equipment including but not limited to safety vests, wheelchairs, car seats, special needs equipment, and fire extinguishers
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: Occasional light lifting and carrying of fire extinguisher, first aid kit, special needs equipment, and any other safety equipment associated with the bus; heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing in the event of an emergency warranting the evacuation of students
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
