Bus Drivers ($500.00 Stipend)

h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"Primary Purpose:/span/h1 pOperate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations./p h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"Qualifications:/span/h1 pEducation/Certification:/p pClear and valid Texas commercial driverrsquo;s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements/p pSpecial Knowledge/Skills:/p pMust be 18 years of age/p pAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam/p pAbility to complete required bus driver safety training/p pAbility to follow written and verbal instructions/p pAbility to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses/p pAbility to manage student behavior/p pAbility to communicate effectively with othersbr / Ability to operate bus/p pExperience:/p pNone/p h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"Major Responsibilities and Duties:/span/h1 h2span style="font-size: 10pt;"Vehicle Operation/span/h2 ol liDrive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules./li liDrive bus to and from extracurricular activities./li liAnticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays./li liPerform 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 level of fuel./li liReport all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports./li /ol h2span style="font-size: 10pt;"Student Management/span/h2 ol start="6" liInstruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street./li liPerform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants./li liMaintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding studentrsquo;s behavior when warranted./li /ol h2span style="font-size: 10pt;"Safety/span/h2 ol start="9" liObserve all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses./li liEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector./li liCorrect unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route./li liInstall snow chains during inclement weather./li liMaintain safety certification./li liFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures./li /ol h2span style="font-size: 10pt;"Other/span/h2 ol start="15" liOperate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers./li liComplete 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 number of passengers transported./li /ol h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"Supervisory Responsibilities:/span/h1 pNone/p h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:/span/h1 pstrongTools/Equipment Used: /strongOperate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher/p pstrongPosture: /strongProlonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling/p pstrongMotion: /strongProlonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching/p pstrongLifting: /strongLimited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis/p pstrongEnvironment:/strong Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours/p pstrongMental Demands:/strong Maintain emotional control under stress/p pbr / This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required./p pnbsp;/p pWork days: 174/p pFISD pays $365 per month towards TRS Health Insurance/p pYou can earn up to five local and five state days/p pnbsp;/p pemApplicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice./embr /br /emIn accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the districtrsquo;s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.nbsp;/ememInquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551)./em/p pnbsp;/p