School Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Job Status: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: School Bus Supervisor

Grade/Level:

Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Work Schedule: Split Shift

Positions Supervised: None

Monday - Friday

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Minimum of 2 year experience driving a commercial or large vehicle (desired)

•Valid Texas Commerical Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Passenger endorsement or training will be provided (No record of DWI or convictions for the past 10 years and acceptable driving records according to Texas Department of Public Safety standards

•Must be 21 years of age

•Must pass pre-employment annual State required physical examination

•Must pass pre-employment drug test

•Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment. Non-refundable fee paid by employee.

•Follow safety rules as students' board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.

• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.

• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.

• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.

• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.

• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.

• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.

• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.

• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.

• Escort small children across roads and highways.

• Make minor repairs to vehicles.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.

• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:

2 plus years of experience(desired)

Certifications & Licenses:

Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Passenger endorsement

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand O

Walk O

Sit C

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

10 lbs or less O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)