What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Shallowater Independent School District?
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)
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.