Primary Purpose:

Responsible for on-site leadership of bus drivers. Drive a school bus to transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Proficient map reading skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience:

2 years bus driving experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership

Supervise bus departures and loading areas at assigned school.

Train new bus drivers prior to receiving their safety certification.

Provide input to transportation director or route planner to facilitate planning and maintenance of bus routes.

Monitor performance of assigned bus drivers to ensure that routes, schedules, and safety procedures are consistently followed, and records are maintained. Monitor the completion and delivery of paperwork for assigned bus routes to ensure that reports are turned in on time. Assist bus drivers to resolve issues that arise.

Vehicle Operation

Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.

Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.

Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment 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 fuel levels.

Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete corresponding reports.

Student Management

Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave bus and cross the street.

Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator. Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.

Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when situation warrants.

Safety

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, crow bar, and reflectors.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.

Install snow chains during inclement weather.

Maintain safety certification.

Other

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 the number of passengers transported.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work of assigned bus drivers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to 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 (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress