Bus Driver (Pool Posting)

$21 - $24/Yr

Allen Independent School District (TX) - Allen, TX

Allen, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes and to and from designated locations. This position requires adherence to established schedules and the ability to anticipate and respond to various challenges such as traffic and weather conditions to ensure student safety.

Responsibilities

• 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 fueled.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, 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.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment in accordance to FCC rules and transportation department regulations.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports as required by the transportation department.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, tire bar, and reflector.

Requirements

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to pass an annual transportation employee performance test.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.

Benefits

• Salary range of $21.42 - $24.78 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.
• 178 working days per year.