Bus Driver

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver ensures the safe and orderly transportation of students to and from school and other designated locations. The driver is responsible for student safety, compliance with applicable federal and state laws and district policies, and maintaining a safe, clean, and operational bus. The position requires attendance at the work site and a professional, cooperative approach when working with students, campuses, agencies, and team members. The driver follows assigned routes, supervises students while they board, ride, and exit the bus, and assists students as needed. The role includes conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining required supplies and records, communicating with the transportation office, and completing required safety training. The driver must be able to work with students who have disabilities and manage student behavior.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or obtain one within a year of employment with the district.
Valid Texas or New Mexico Non-Excepted Interstate Commerce Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements; the district will assist with the endorsements, which must be acquired within 60 days of employment.
Must be insurable by the district’s automobile liability insurance carrier.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Must comply with federal drug and alcohol testing regulations applicable to positions requiring a commercial driver’s license.
Ability to work with patience and understanding with students who have disabilities.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds or more repeatedly during work hours.

Responsibilities

Transport students safely and courteously to and from school and other assigned destinations.
Follow assigned routes and established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Inspect the bus before each trip for safety or mechanical problems; check first aid and blood-borne-pathogens kits and the fire extinguisher.
Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
Supervise students boarding and exiting the bus and crossing the street; assist students as needed.
Maintain order and safety among students in coordination with a bus attendant when assigned.
Teach and enforce safe riding rules, including the posted 10-point Riding Privilege rules.
Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Attend required training, including CPR, first aid, state certification courses, and district defensive driving classes, to maintain safety certification.
Report accidents, vehicle damage, student inquiries, and mechanical failures according to department procedures.
Complete required forms and reports daily and take student attendance as required by law.
Follow traffic laws and safety regulations.
Use two-way radio equipment for official communication with the transportation office.
Inspect the bus after each trip to ensure all passengers have exited; secure windows and doors and turn off the engine, radio, and lights.
Maintain positive working relationships with the team, campuses, and agencies.
Participate in district-required professional development and follow established safety procedures.
Support district and department goals, maintain a professional code of ethics, and perform other duties as assigned.