Transportation- Bus Drivers

Belton ISD•Belton, TX

About The Position

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

GED or High School Diploma (Preferred)
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
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 manage student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate bus

Responsibilities

Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
Anticipate and call in problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and get approval through dispatch to 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 wash according to schedule..
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.
Return all electronic items left on the bus to the dispatch office.
Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
Complete child guard safety process after every route to ensure students are not left on the bus.
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 and number of passengers transported.
Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel matters.