Pflugerville Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position: Bus Driver Department/School: Transportation

Pay Information: Auxiliary Compensation Plan Supervised By: Field Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt Date Revised: January 2020

Primary Purpose:

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route
and to and from other designated locations.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Experience:
None.

Major Responsibilities:

Vehicle Operation
1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student

safety and reduce delays.
4. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed

repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management
6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus

and
cross the street.

7. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to
appropriate
administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.

8. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrant.
Safety

9. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any

hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
12. Install snow chains during inclement weather.
13. Maintain safety certification.

Other
14. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
15. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas

and
oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

16. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

 Must be 21 years of age
 Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
 Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
 Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
 Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
Ability to manage student behavior
 Ability to communicate effectively with others
 Ability to operate bus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares,
reflective signs, and fire extinguisher
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work

irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.