Bus Driver

Full Time
Pleasanton, TX 78064
$16.42 - $23.17 an hour
Posted
Job description
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 procedures
Ability to mange student behavior
Ability to operate bus

Experience:
None required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation
  • Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
  • Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
  • Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
  • Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
  • Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
  • Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
Student Management
  • Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
  • Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
  • Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
  • Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
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, crow bar, and reflectors.
  • Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
  • Report any hazardous conditions along bus route.
  • Install snow chains during inclement weather.
Other
  • Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
  • Work irregular hours as needed.
  • Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification status.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Equipment Used:
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher


Primary Location
Transportation Department

Salary Range
$16.42 - $23.17 / Per Hour

Shift Type
Full-Time

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
David Zertuche

Title
Transportation Director

Phone
830-569-1366

Email
dzertuche@pisd.us

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