BUS DRIVER

Santa Fe ISD - 4133 Warpath Ave Santa Fe, TX

4133 Warpath Ave Santa Fe, TX

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About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes. The individual will operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or designated locations.

Responsibilities

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Communicate with schools, department personnel, public, parents, and students to encourage cooperation and respect.
• Identify by name the students who ride the bus.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of students who ride the bus.
• Maintain electronic seating charts.
• Perform Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports before and after each run.
• Use tablet and Z-Pass reader to take ridership via RFID card swipes for every student entry and exit of the bus.
• Report student behavior issues via the Bus Conduct program.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and parents.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff in basic checkout and emergency procedures.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and prepare work orders as needed.
• Provide student counts and reports as requested.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports.
• Operate two-way radio equipment and communicate with the transportation office.
• Keep assigned bus cleaned and fueled.
• Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing the bus.
• Sanitize bus as dictated by CDC, Galveston County Health Department, State of Texas, and Santa Fe ISD guidelines.
• Attend in-service training programs and monthly staff meetings.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Support and follow administrative and board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Enter electronic repair requests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess Valid Class B-CDL with a P and S endorsement.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have certification of good health as required by the State of Texas and signed by a licensed physician.
• Ability to pass department physical dexterity test.
• Must possess Texas School Bus Drivers Certification.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to follow verbal instruction.
• Must have an acceptable driving record determined by federal, state, and local standards for CDL holders.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and DOT drug screening.
• Must have ability to perform required physical labor.
• Must have computer literacy to perform technology functions required on the modern school bus.