Bus Driver - Forney, United States - Forney ISD

    Forney ISD
    Forney ISD Forney, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    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.

    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).

    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.

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