Job Title:  Bus Driver                                                           

Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt

Reports to:  Director of Transportation                                       

Dept./School:  Transportation                                                        

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 location. 

Qualifications:

     Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with bus and passenger endorsement

     Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• 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:

• Not required, but preferred 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Vehicle Operation
• Student Management
• Safety
• Other requirements included, but not limited to: irregular hours as needed, two-way radio communication, attendance of required training for safety certification and recordkeeping

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Equipment Used:

• School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher

Working Conditions

     Mental / Physical / 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.