Bus Driver (26-27 SY)-Transportation

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for students’ safety and orderly transportation on assigned routes of the Irving Independent School District. The Bus Driver operates a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Pass an annual physical examination
Possess a CDL License and school bus certification or must obtain a CDL and bus driver certification within 90 days of employment.
District instructed safety and operational procedure training
Satisfactory driving record
Ability to speak and understand English and to read, write and comprehend instructions
Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and safety and behavior concerns
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution (preferred)
Fully certified with a Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements and the 20-hour Bus Safety Certificate.
Valid Texas Commercial Driver License -Class A or B, including P and S endorsements-insurable by Irving ISD’s insurance carrier (preferred)
State Bus Driver’s certification course (preferred)
DOT physical Medical Examiners Certificate (preferred)
One [1] year of experience in a related field preferred

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Valid Texas Commercial Driver License -Class A or B, including P and S endorsements-insurable by Irving ISD’s insurance carrier
State Bus Driver’s certification course
DOT physical Medical Examiners Certificate
One [1] year of experience in a related field

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently delivers students to and from schools by following assigned bus routes, adhering to established schedules, and obeying all traffic laws.
Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses using hand-operated door mechanisms.
Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems to the appropriate Administrator.
Maintains a current record of assigned routes and stops, including required seating charts for elementary and junior high students.
Performs prompt, quick bus evacuations of students in emergencies.
Keeps the bus’s interior clean and always maintains an appropriate fuel level in the bus.
Inspects the entire bus for students after each route and before returning to the Transportation facility.
Operates cell phone equipment and communicates with the Transportation Office.
Checks the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and immediately reports any abnormality or malfunction.
Reports involvement in an accident (regardless of severity), vehicle damage, and student injuries immediately and completes required reports.
Administers basic first aid when necessary.
Completes specialized training opportunities made available through the Transportation Department: i.e., CPR, first-aid, behind-the-wheel training, discipline management procedures, etc.
Maintains positive rapport with students, administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
Understands and observes state laws pertaining to vehicle safety.
Attends required staff development and monthly safety meetings as the Administration and Director requires.
Assumes responsibility for personal daily timecards.
Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Irving Independent School District.