3 - Bus Drivers (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

About The Position

Ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students on an assigned route. Operate a school bus to transport students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations. The position requires a valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, a clean driving record, and the ability to complete required safety training. No prior experience is required. The employee must be at least 18 years old and able to pass alcohol and drug testing. The driver follows assigned routes and schedules, performs pre- and post-operation inspections, maintains the bus and required records, supervises student conduct and boarding, communicates with teachers and parents about student behavior, and follows traffic and school-bus safety rules. The role may involve irregular or extended hours, work outside and inside, exposure to vehicle fumes and extreme temperatures, and a frequently loud work environment. Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements; valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to pass alcohol and drug testing.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to drive a bus and use safety equipment, including flares, reflective signals, and a fire extinguisher.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
Ability to write and speak simple sentences.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regular attendance.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Follow assigned routes and established schedules.
Drive the bus to and from extracurricular activities.
Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
Report accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures; complete required reports.
Maintain records of bus mileage, fuel and oil consumption, and passengers transported.
Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
Communicate daily with teachers and parents regarding student behavior on the bus.
Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
Observe traffic laws and school-bus safety regulations.
Inspect fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the bus is safe to operate.
Ensure emergency equipment is in proper condition, including the first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and inform the supervisor of conditions that cannot be corrected immediately.
Report hazardous conditions along the route.
Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office.
Work irregular hours as needed.
Attend and complete required training to maintain safety certification.
Participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.
Exercise professional judgment in absences and be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.