Bus Driver (Starting pay $20.50/hr)

About the position

The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned bus routes. This role involves operating a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or designated locations. The driver must observe all traffic laws and safety regulations, maintain discipline on the bus, and communicate effectively with school personnel and parents regarding student behavior. Additionally, the driver is responsible for performing thorough bus maintenance inspections, ensuring the bus is clean and fueled, and following proper procedures for reporting accidents and injuries. Regular attendance and adherence to the established work schedule are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing the bus.
• Maintain discipline on school buses and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after operation and prepare work orders for needed repairs.
• Perform thorough bus maintenance inspection and complete related paperwork as scheduled by department.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents about student behavior while on the bus.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Operate two-way radio equipment with transportation office.
• Follow proper procedures for reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports.
• Drive bus for extracurricular activities as needed.
• Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at the designated work site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment; such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Serve as role model for students.
• Follow district policy concerning uniforms.
• Comply with all state, district, and departmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Complete all staff development/training requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (class B) with school bus and passenger endorsement
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• 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
• Acceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency standards

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a certified school bus driver preferred