School Bus Driver

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Length of position: 9.5 months
Hours: Various shifts from 6:00 am-6:00 pm
SUMMARY
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized personnel on assigned routes to and from school as well as related activities. Safely operate School Buses and other various types of passenger vehicles. Work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and good judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate assigned School Bus or other vehicle on an assigned route in transporting students, staff or other personnel to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe manner.
• Maintain, update, read and understand route sheets/maps and notify Dispatcher or Coordinator of requests for any type of route changes.
• Operate the two-way radio correctly and in accordance with department policy.
• Drive School Bus or other assigned vehicle on extra trips during mid-day, after hours and on weekends as required.
• Report any accident involving assigned vehicle to the Dispatcher and/or Coordinator immediately and complete all required documentation within 24 hours following an accident.
• Instruct students on the bus rules and regulations
• Ability to perform and instruct students / staff on emergency procedures of bus evacuation.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline.
• Report discipline problems using a written referral form
• Maintain route schedule in a safe and timely manner.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for School Buses and practice effective defensive driving techniques.
• Control and maintain the driver book, vehicle keys, fuel card, reports and forms and other assigned items while in possession and turn in to dispatch as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Graduation from standard senior high school or equivalent certificate or four years of bus driving experience.
• Must possess a minimum of a Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger & School Bus Endorsements appropriate for operating School Buses.
• Must possess TEA School Bus Drivers Certificate or be able to obtain certification within three months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment controlled substance screening, School Bus Driver medical examination, driving history check, and criminal history check; and, successful completion of an annual DOT physical examination.
• Must submit to and test negative on all required drug and/or alcohol tests.
• Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATE as evaluated on the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communications skills
• One or more years work experience operating School Buses or other large commercial vehicles
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication-the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR
Transportation Coordinator
MILITARY OCCUPATION CODE:
Vehicle Driver II/III, 9323-9324/A10-A12
See page 11 of http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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