Bus Driver - Starting pay $20.50/hr (25-26 SY) - Full-time

pstrongJOB TITLE:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; School Bus Drivernbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; strongWAGE/HOUR STATUS:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Nonexempt/p pnbsp;/p pstrongREPORTS TO:/strongnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Associate Director ofnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Transportationnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongDEPT. /SCHOOL:nbsp; /strongTransportationnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; strongDATE REVISED:nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/strongApril 2020/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongPRIMARY PURPOSE: /strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pResponsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned bus route.nbsp; Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or designated location./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongEducation/Certification:/strong/p pHigh school diploma or GED/p pValid Texas commercial driverrsquo;s license (class B) with school bus and passenger endorsement/p pnbsp;/p pstrongSpecial Knowledge/Skills:/strong/p pMust be 21 years of age/p pAbility to pass alcohol and drug test/p pAbility to complete required bus driver safety training/p pAbility to follow written and verbal instructions/p pAbility to communicate effectively/p pKnowledge of student discipline procedure/p pAbility to manage student behavior/p pAbility to operate bus/p pAcceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency standards/p pstrongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strong/p pstrongExperience:/strong/p pExperience as a certified school bus driver preferred/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p ol liObserve all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses./li /ol ol start="2" liMaintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing bus./li /ol ol start="3" liMaintain discipline on school buses and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator./li /ol ol start="4" liFollow assigned route and adhere to established schedules./li /ol ol start="5" liCheck bus for mechanical defects before and after operation and prepare work orders for needed repairs./li /ol ol start="6" liPerform thorough bus maintenance inspection and complete related paperwork as scheduled by department./li /ol ol start="7" liCommunicate with school personnel and parents about student behavior while on the bus./li /ol ol start="8" liKeep assigned bus clean and fueled./li /ol ol start="9" liOperate two-way radio equipment with transportation office./li /ol ol start="10" liFollow proper procedures for reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports./li /ol ol start="11" liDrive bus for extracurricular activities as needed./li /ol ol start="12" liRegular 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./li /ol ol start="13" liEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment; such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflectornbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/li /ol ol start="14" liCorrect unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately./li /ol ol start="15" liAttend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification./li /ol ol start="16" liServe as role model for students./li /ol ol start="17" liFollow district policy concerning uniforms./li /ol ol start="18" liComply with all state, district, and departmental regulations, policies and procedures./li /ol ol start="19" liComplete all staff development/training requirements./li /ol ol start="20" liPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor./li /ol pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongEQUIPMENT USED:/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pOperates school bus and two-way radio/p pnbsp;/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongWORKING CONDITIONS:/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongMental Demands:/strong/p pMaintain emotional control, ability to communicate effectively, ability to maintain effective control over students./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:/strong/p pContinual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions.nbsp; Ability to operate motor vehicle/bus.nbsp; Moderate lifting (over 40 lbs.), bending, stooping, climbing, and turning of the head and shoulders.nbsp; Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes. Subject to bus driving certification requirements including random alcohol and drug testing./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pThe foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required./p