Bus Driver

White Oak ISD•White Oak, TX

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

Responsibilities

Vehicle Operation 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 the bus can be operated safely and notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
Keep the assigned bus clean and maintain an appropriate level of fuel.
Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems, and complete the required corresponding reports.
Student Management Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations.
Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street.
Perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when the situation warrants.
Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management to control groups of students.
Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Safety Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, a crowbar, and a reflector.
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
Report any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route.
Maintain safety certification.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with the 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.