Primary Purpose:

Train and retrain bus drivers, teach defensive driving and other programs, assist with accident investigation, student management and student discipline problems.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable district policies and procedures

• Knowledge of supervisory practices

• Ability to apply supervisory practices

• Knowledge of training practices and regulations and preparing training material

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of commercial transportation vehicles

• Knowledge of bus evacuation procedures of students including special needs students

• Ability to perform minor maintenance and safety checks of commercial vehicles

• Ability in perform student management techniques, including special needs students

• Ability to evacuate students including special needs students during an emergency

• Ability to train driving skills and teaching classes

• Ability to drive commercial transportation vehicles

• Knowledge of federal and state traffic laws and regulations

Experience:      

Three years of experience as a commercial vehicle driver.

Essential Job Functions:

• Train and mentor new bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, school district coaches, bus monitors and special education drivers; retrain drivers receiving traffic law violations or who are involved in accidents; design, maintain, update, and implement training programs; prepare and update transportation department staff records.

• Teach defensive driving courses, bus safety, student management, school bus evacuation plans, and safety programs.

• Facilitate, review and resolve critical student disciplinary (behavioral) problems.

• Assist with accident investigation; assist school administrators and bus drivers with student management and/or discipline matters.

• Substitute for schedulers, drivers, and office staff; observe and evaluate drivers' student management and driving skills.

• 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 assigned bus clean and fueled.

• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.

• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.

• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.

• 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 fast aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.

• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.

• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

• 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.

• Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

• Follow all safety and security procedures.

• Work effectively within a team.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

None, although position serves a lead for bus driver.

Equipment Used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher and personal computer

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (45 pounds and over)

Carrying (45 pounds and over)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Work around machinery with moving parts

Exposure to electrical hazards

Exposure to temperature extremes

Exposure to humidity extremes

Exposure to biological hazards

Exposure to chemical hazards

Work on slippery surfaces

Work prolonged or irregular hours