Bus Driver Pool (After completion of application, contact Charles McGowen at cmcgowen@huntsville-isd

Education/Certification: Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B) Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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

NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties: Vehicle Operation:

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules
• 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. Complete required reports
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled
• Student Management:
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding students behavior while on bus
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator
• Report exemplary students to the campus principal for recognition
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations
• Safety:
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school bus
• Inspect 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 condition 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
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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.