Part - Time Bus Driver - AM Only

"NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: AM ONLY Bus Driver - PART TIME
Reports to: Operations Manager
Dept. / Campus: Transportation
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Duty Days:
Pay Grade: B02
Date Revised: 08/2023

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

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to operate a bus
Ability to move actively through large numbers of people in a limited amount of space
Ability to act responsibly

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license and Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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 System (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Excellent personal and interpersonal skills

Vehicle Operation:
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 maintain appropriate level of fuel
Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reports

Student Management:
Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations
Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross street
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
Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants it
Assist with lifting and carrying of students w/ disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.

Routes & Schedules:
Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus
Maintain an updated route schedule

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, fuses, crowbar, and reflector
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

Other:
Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers
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
Work irregular hours (Split shift)
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties:
N/A

Working Conditions:
Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes
Work around moving vehicles
Frequently work irregular hours
Occasionally work prolonged hours
Subject to temperature extremes
Subject to frequent interruptions
Subject to frequent deadlines
Subject to wet slippery surfaces
Subject to enclosed spaces
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to dust
Exposure to solvents
Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials
Exposure to noise
Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils
Exposure to insulation fibers

Tools & Equipment Used:
School bus
Two-way radio
Global positioning system (GPS)
Wheelchair lift
Safety equipment, including but not limited to:Flares
Reflective signs
Fire Extinguisher

Posture:
Prolonged sitting, frequent standing and twisting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling

Motion:
Prolonged driving
Moderate walking
Frequent climbing of stairs
Grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Mental Demands:
Ability to read
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:
Frequent reaching overhead and horizontally to reach and place materials/equipment in certain areas
Frequent bending
Frequent stooping
Frequent heavy lifting up to 50 pounds to waist height
Frequent kneeling
Frequent crawling under vehicles
Frequent use of powered machinery and tools
Ability to secure wheelchairs as needed

Sensory Requirements:
Significant hearing
Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information
Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Peripheral vision
Color discrimination
Depth perception

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.