JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Bus Driver Position Type: Part time

Department: Risk Management Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Director of Safety and Security
Job Summary
The bus driver position is responsible for picking up and dropping off students at their dedicated locations during
the school year.
Essential Job Duties
1. Safely operate bus, follow route(s), adhere to established schedules, and observe all traffic laws and safety
regulations.
2. Instruct students on safe rules and regulations to board, ride, and depart bus and of crossing the street.
3. Report student discipline/behavior issues to campus administration and bus station management.
4. Document all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries and mechanical failures and complete all required
reports.
5. Keep records on number of passengers transported.
6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled, check bus for mechanical defects before/after each operation, and report
needed repairs to maintenance.
7. Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
8. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits, fire extinguisher,
reflectors, seat belts, vests, etc.
9. Follow emergency procedures and administer CPR or first aid if necessary.
10. Operate communication equipment to communicate with transportation office.
11. Follow established procedures and techniques to meet high standards of cleanliness, health and safety and
reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
12. Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year experience driving a commercial or large vehicle (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License Class B with “P” and “S” Passenger endorsement (No record of DWI
or convictions for the past 10 years and acceptable driving records according to Texas Department of Public
Safety standards)

Skills

• Must successfully complete background screening and verification
• Must be reliable and have good judgement
• Practice safe driving skills
• Skill in operating any size standard or automatic bus.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage student behavior.

Updated August 2023
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