School Bus Driver Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.
Qualifications:- Must have a Motor Vehicle Report of less than 8 points
- Must attend and pass the Region VI Certification Classes
- Must pass the Huntsville ISD required training
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
- Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of student discipline procedure
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to operate bus
Experience
NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties: Vehicle Operation:
- Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities
- Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports
- Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported
- Keep assigned bus clean and fueled
- Student Management:
- Supervise students while they board and leave the bus
- Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding students behavior while on bus
- Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator
- Report exemplary students to the campus principal for recognition
- Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations
- Safety:
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school bus
- Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector
- Correct unsafe condition in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately
- Install snow chains during inclement weather
- Other:
- Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
- Work irregular hours as needed
- Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.
