Bus Driver (No Routes)

Support Staff On Demand•Garland, TX

19d

About The Position

The Bus Driver ensures the safe and orderly transportation of students and other personnel to athletic events, field trips, and dual credit classes. This is not a route-based position and does not involve transporting students between home and school. The position is full-time, pays $25.00 per hour, is non-exempt, and reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Operations. The driver operates and maintains an assigned school bus, supervises students during boarding, exiting, and street crossing, and follows safety rules and assigned schedules. The role includes vehicle inspections and upkeep, reporting incidents and hazards, communicating with the transportation office and school staff, maintaining trip and vehicle records, and completing required safety training. Irregular hours may be needed.

Requirements

Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B).
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests.
Ability to complete required bus-driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of student discipline procedures.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to operate a bus.

Responsibilities

Drive the bus to and from extracurricular activities, including athletic events, field trips, and dual credit classes.
Follow assigned routes and adhere to established schedules.
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, and complete required reports.
Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
Communicate with teachers and administration regarding student behavior on the bus.
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 before driving.
Ensure emergency equipment is in proper condition, including the first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
Correct unsafe work-area conditions that could cause an accident 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.
Keep records of bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and the number of passengers transported.