Bus Driver Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

A bus driver is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the director of transportation. A bus driver is responsible for being at work on time every day.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Drivers License-Class A or B with P&S Endorsements plus 2 years experience driving an automobile.
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training.
• Successful completion of 20 hr. Texas Department of Public Safety Certification Course.
• Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests (a refusal for drug and or alcohol test will be considered an automatic positive).
• Clearance on criminal history check.
• Acceptable references.
• Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional designated by the district.
• Have an interest in and liking for children and young adults.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to operate all types of buses in the SISD Fleet in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to manage students in a safe and appropriate transportation environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with all levels of management both internal and external.

Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Check mailbox before each run for messages.
• When Operations receives information that a student is or is not going to school, they will make note of message and leave on key ring or notify driver by radio.
• In the event the driver receives similar information; whether from school, parent or radio, etc. it is the responsibility of the driver to advise Office Staff.
• Responsible for necessary record keeping functions in conjunction with local and state reporting.
• Responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for the operation of school buses.
• Responsible for preventive care of their assigned bus.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Maintain current route maps and folders.
• Complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to assure student records, behavior and readership confidentiality.
• Student medication is NOT to be transported on the bus.
• Maintain appropriate student management environment and report student incidents to appropriate administrators.
• To communicate with the schools, public, and students in such a manner as to encourage their cooperation and respect.
• Required to use First Aide/Bio-Kit and may be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions.
• To identify by name all of the students who ride the bus.
• Maintain up-to-date seating charts for all runs and submit updated copies to Operations.
• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each run and submit work orders for needed repairs.
• Properly operate communication equipment.
• Demonstrate bus evacuation to students on bus.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports.
• Be aware of all student's disabilities and special needs if needed.
• Any medical problems experienced by the students while being transported, must be reported by the driver and/or monitor to the Office Staff. Followed up with a written report.
• Drive bus on extracurricular activities as needed.
• Physically access and operate all emergency equipment and emergency exits, including front, rear, and side emergency doors, roof hatches, and emergency windows.
• Be readily able to immediately assist passengers regardless of location in the bus.
• Be able to evacuate the bus from any emergency exit safely and in a timely manner.
• Safely fit behind the steering wheel of all SISD school buses without obstructing the movement of the steering wheel.
• Regular attendance.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to different assignments daily.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to different student population daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with Campuses.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Equipment Used:

• School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs) fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate vehicle safely with distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students. Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Walking - move about on foot.
• Carrying - transporting an object by hand.
• Crouching - bending the body downward and forward by bending the knees and spine.
• Climbing - ascending and descending the stairs.
• Lifting - able to lift 25 - 60 lbs.
• Kneeling - bending legs at the knees to come to rest on the knees.
• Pulling - able to exert force upon an object so the object moves toward the force (including jerking).
• Pushing - exerting force upon an object so the object moves away from the force.
• Reaching - ability to extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Bending - ability to move at the waist downward and upward with reasonable mobility.
• Required to use a Bio-Kit and may be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and fluctuations in temperature.