Job Title	Bus Driver
Department	Transportation
Reports To	Director, Transportation

 

Pay Grade	AUBD	Workdays	180
Minimum Salary	$19.00 Per Hour	Type of Assignment	Non-exempt
Mid-Point Salary	$21.25 Per Hour	Contract Status	At-Will
Funding	This position is locally funded.
Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit.  Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.

 

Position 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.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license must obtain the class “B” CDL license with all required endorsements within 90 calendar days of employment (Paid Training Provided).
• Safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility).
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• At least 21 years of age.
• Must reside in the state of Texas.
• Must obtain School Bus Driver Certification (Texas Department of Public Safety) within 90 days calendar days of employment.
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Texas Class “B” or “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required “P” and “S” endorsements for school bus driver.
• Previous driving experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.

 

Essential Functions/Key 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 maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Operate and monitor push to talk phone 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, maintenance requirements, and number of passengers transported. 
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. 
• Perform emergency evacuation of students from the bus when necessary.
• 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.

Working Conditions

 

Tools/Equipment Used:  Operate school bus; Two-way radio, PTT phone; 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 (under 45 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.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus, as well as while crossing the street.
• Maintain discipline and implement effective behavior management strategies for groups of students.
• Report any disciplinary issues to the relevant administrator and communicate with teachers and parents about student behavior as necessary.
• Maintain constant supervision of students and verify that they are received by the designated staff member upon drop-off.  

Non-Discrimination Notice: Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.

 

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 or skills that may be required.

 

Our salary compensation is calculated by a formula using the minimum, mid-point, and maximum pay rates on the applicable salary scale. It is based upon creditable years of experience provided in the applicant’s application and resume. Please make sure you attach a complete resume showing all years of workable experience. A division of 1 is factored for same or school district experience; division 2 for similar experience and division 3 for all other experience. The annual salary is calculated by hourly rate x number of hours in the day x number of actual work days. Our pay schedule is by academic year July 1st-June 30th and is divided over a 12 month period.