What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Kaufman Independent School Dst?
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.
Responsibilities
Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors
None.
Equipment Used
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Satisfactory driving record
Wiling to complete reuirements for the follwoing if not previously satisfied
Must be 121years of age
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus
Responsibilities
- Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
- Check bus for mechinical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, body fluid kit, fire extingisher, and reflectors.
- Keep assigned bus clean.
- Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
- Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
- Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
- Maintain seating charts for students.
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities (field trips).
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
- Complete monthly student count and mileage report.
- Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
- Maintain confidentiality
Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Climbs in and out of the bus 6-16 times per day.
- Operates within the district in all temperature conditions.
None.
Equipment Used
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Satisfactory driving record
Wiling to complete reuirements for the follwoing if not previously satisfied
- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
- Pass alcohol and drug test
- Satisfactory restults of fingerprinting and criminal history check.
- Satisfactory completion of a physical, bus driver safety course, and CPR/first aide training.
Must be 121years of age
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus