Driver Bus/cover - Houston, United States - Fort Bend Independent School District

Fort Bend Independent School District

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Overview

Provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting students to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches and community members.

Provide general clerical support to the department as assigned by the Operation Manager.

Incumbent could spend 50% of their time driving a home to school route and 50% of their time performing general clerical support, dependent upon work load and assignment availability.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

Transport students over assigned route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
Operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
Perform Pre and Posttrip inspections in accordance with state laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy & Procedures
Immediately report any accident, incident and/or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
Adhere to route description directions and established schedules, but in a safe manner
Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
Must be able to physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency

Administrative

Must complete all required paperwork (route changes, vehicle repairs, head counts) and submit to appropriate authority in a timely manner
Administer and enforce student discipline in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures and prepare discipline reports as necessary
Read and interpret routes as well as read and use maps
Attend required inservices, safety meetings and training sessions
Adhere to student Individual Education Plan documents and maintain confidentiality

Office Support

Perform a variety of clerical level task which support the operations and functions of the department, to include answering phones, filing, data processing, faxing, envelope stuffing and mailing, message delivery, running errands
Support Staff as required or requested by mending twoway dispatch radio, doing ride along with new bus drivers, assist with student management
Perform a wide range of data entry to include weekly student headcounts, TEA headcounts, fleet mileage
Inventory and disperse Special Ed equipment such as car seats, ratchets, seat belts
Report according to schedule or as requested by authorized staff
Serve as mentor to new or existing employees
Assist with scheduling and routing

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions._
High School diploma or GED preferred
Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements
Pass an Annual Physical Per (DOT) Department of Transportation
Texas School Bus Driver Certification
Texas School Bus Driver Certification

8 hour refresher every 3 years

Minimum of 1 year As a professional school bus driver
Minimum of 1 year General office/administrative work
Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate, preferably in word processing, power point, and spreadsheets
Ability to work effectively with department staff

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain