Bus Driver

Full Time
Forney, TX
From $15 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.

CUSTODIAN DESCRIPTION:
Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Satisfactory driving record
  • Willing to complete requirements for the following if not previously satisfied
  • Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements (Requires six written tests taken at a DPS facility, a driving test, $10 payment for permit, $60 payment for license.)
  • Satisfactory results of a controlled substance test, criminal history check, and fingerprinting for a national criminal history check.
  • Satisfactory completion of a physical.
  • Satisfactory completion of a bus driver safety course (20 hours over the 1st three Saturdays of a months).
  • Satisfactory completion of CPR/first aide training.
  • Satisfactory completion of a crisis intervention training (8 hours).

CUSTODIAN SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
  • Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
  • Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
  • Willingness to comply with state fingerprinting requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
  • Keep route descriptions current.
  • Maintain seating charts for students.
  • It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain current route descriptions, times, stops, and have them approved by the supervisor.
  • 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 and complete required reports.
  • Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
  • Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
  • Supervise students while they board/leave the bus and cross the street.
  • Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
  • Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
  • Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
  • Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kid, body fluid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
  • Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
  • Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CUSTODIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
  • Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean
  • Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
  • Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
  • Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
  • Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
  • Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
  • Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
  • Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
  • Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
  • Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
  • Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
  • Perform routine inspections of machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Bus Driver experience
  • Previous training experience preferred
  • Previous custodial experience preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The combination of school year positions will allow selected applicants to work in one environment during the regular school year, but have continued employment during the summer months with the district's facility services department during the summer. The combination allows for enhanced income for selected applicants.

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