Bus Driver Pool 2024-2025

MUST UPLOAD TEXAS DRIVER LICENSE

REQUIRED:

• Possession of a Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License with a PS endorsement or Class C Texas Driver's License (may be trained and must pass all exams during the first six weeks of employment)

• An acceptable driving record.

• Certifications in the following, all current or renewed: Commercial Drivers License, Defense Driving Course, Texas School Bus Driver Training Course, BISD training program for school bus drivers, and the Texas Education Agency School Bus Certification Course entitled Texas Education Agency Motor Vehicle Record Check.

• Must be able to pass Department of Public Safety (DPS) driving exam in English.

• Written exams may be taken in Spanish

(Failure to pass all exams will results in termination of employment.)

PREFERRED:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transports regular and special education students to and from school and on extracurricular trips safely. Drives all routes exactly as designated in writing and requests necessary changes.

Reports all accidents and incidents no matter how minor, to the dispatcher immediately; completes required reports, and submits them to appropriate supervisor. Provides timely notice when unable to perform duties as scheduled. Discharges students only at authorized stops.

Exercises responsible leadership on all school trips. Transports authorized students only. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority; enforces all bus rules.

Acts responsibly when given an assignment as a leader on out of town convoy trips and/or when given as assignment as a team leader of a summer work crew. Maintain current license and certification as specified by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Maintain passing an annual physical exam required by Brownsville ISD.

Ensures proper condition of bus by performing pre and post trip inspections. Ensures that improper conditions are reported to the Transportation Department by completing a repair order request. Ensures proper and quick evacuation in case of an emergency.

Maintains knowledge of school bus rules, regulations, and procedures by attending inservices and training as specified by the Bus Driver Trainer. Strives continually to promote the safety, health and comfort of students and employees in the performance of duties. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.

Maintains confidentiality. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior as is expected of all District employees. Maintains professional growth by attending in-service and meetings as requested/required. Performs any other duties as assigned.