LISD - Bus Driver in Livingston

Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

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: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Vehicle Operation:
• Follow assigned routes and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive the 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 assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Student Management:
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Maintain discipline, 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.
• Inspect the bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• 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.
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

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

Working Conditions: 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.