What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Allen Independent School District?
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
- Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
- 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 fueled.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports. Report any unusual occurrences.
- Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
- Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate Supervisor/Administrator.
- Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
- Maintain safety certification and medical card.
Other
- Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment in accordance to FCC rules and transportation department regulations.
- Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports as required by the transportation department.
- Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.
Safety
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, tire bar, and reflector.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.42 - $24.78 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $21 - $25