Bus Driver - Regular

Marshall Independent School DistrictMarshall, TX
3d

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Operate 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.

Requirements

  • Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
  • Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
  • Ability to manage student behavior
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Ability to operate bus
  • None

Responsibilities

  • Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
  • Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
  • Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
  • Perform 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.
  • Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
  • Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations.
  • Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
  • Maintain 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 student’s behavior when warranted.
  • Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
  • Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
  • Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  • Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
  • Install snow chains during inclement weather.
  • Maintain safety certification.
  • Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
  • Complete 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.
  • Ensure confidentiality regarding all personnel matters.
  • Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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