Description
Equal Opportunity Employer
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students to/from school and extra-curricular events, in compliance with District, State and Federal regulations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Perform and properly complete daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Comply with all traffic ordinances.
• Comply with discipline policies set forth by District.
• Participate in on-site training.
• Show proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.
• Ensure the safety of students entering, exiting, and riding the bus.
• Supervise students while transporting them.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• None.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Certification/Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License with Passenger & School Bus endorsements.
• Driving record must meet State point requirements and district standard for driving district vehicles.
• Must pass physical, including drug test.
• Must be 21 years of age.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively; and manage student behavior.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions of other information.
• May be required to physically assist students into bus.
• Ability to regularly pick up 40 pounds.
• Able to clean windshields, adjust mirrors, and open/close windows.
• Able to move or lift injured students (up to 180 pounds) to evacuate bus.
BUS OPERATOR Rev. June 2022 All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
• Ability to carry or drag a 125-pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds in the case of an emergency.
• Work in hot, dry, and dusty conditions as well as possibly cold, wet, and damp areas.
• Work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
• Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust.
• Will be exposed to intermittent sounds of a loud nature.
• May drive vehicle in inclement weather.
• May drive in heavy traffic or on unfamiliar roads and in situations requiring precise maneuvering.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
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