Transportation - Bus Driver Trainee

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Texas commercial driver's license Class B with "P" Passenger and "S"
School Bus endorsements Must be 18 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 drive a school bus route and operate a bus, as assigned
Good attendance record
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation, completing pre- and post-route inspection(s) and notify mechanics of needed repairs via work order(s).
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
5. Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers
transported.
6. Keep assigned bus (regular or spare) clean and fueled.
7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
9. Maintain discipline. Report student discipline problems to transportation administration
via student safety reports.
10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
11. Maintain accurate seating charts and student rider rosters.
12. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
13. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
14. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, and reflector.
15. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
17. Operate cell phone and/or two-way radio equipment to communicate with
transportation office only when bus is completely stopped and pulled over off of the
roadway.
18. Work irregular hours as needed.
19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification, including
CPR/First Aid.
20. The Transportation Department may assign driver a spare bus, rather than the regularly
assigned bus, at their discretion when necessary to ensure proper management of the
entire transportation system.
21. Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None