Flex Bus Driver

Days Per Year : 187

MIN : $19.50

MID : $25.66

JOB TITLE : Bus Driver- Flex Bus Driver
Transportation

REPORTS TO : Transportation Administrators
Field Supervisor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS : Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE : BD

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

A Bus Driver-Flex is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule

assigned by the Director of Transportation and is subject to all of the same qualifications, essential functions, rules and regulations of a school bus driver. A Bus Driver-Flex will serve as substitute bus driver and provide route training to drivers as needed.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required :

Possess a Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.

Possess a Medical Examiner's Certificate for commercial driver medical certification.

Acceptable motor vehicle record.

Minimum 21 years of age.

Preferred :

CPI and CPR certification

Possess the certification for the State School Bus Driver Training Certification Course

Proven record as a Spring ISD driver for a minimum of one year

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS :

Meets all of the state and federal requirements of a school bus driver

Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate vehicle safely with distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students

Demonstrates ability to adjust to different assignments daily

Demonstrates ability to adjust to different student populations daily

Demonstrates ability to adjust to different campus administrators and different needs of schools

Ability to drive any bus assigned to the route

Ability to operate and install various SPED adaptive equipment

Ability to work well with students with various disabilities

Maintain CPR and First Aid Training

Knowledge of the Spring ISD district- streets, schools, neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and district facilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Drive bus while following assigned route

Abide by the time schedule of assigned route(s)

Obey all traffic laws

Maintain student discipline on the bus in a positive and caring manner

Work with Route Manager and school administrators to resolve cases of misbehavior.

Load and unload students as required to maintain a daily schedule

Follow established safety procedures including emergency evacuation of students when the situation warrants and administering first aid and/or CPR if necessary

Maintain current route maps and folders

Maintain seating charts for elementary and middle school students

Maintain a clean bus interior

Administers State Count on the appropriate days

Administer basic first aid as trained when necessary

Resource Drivers will be assigned routes to drive as needed; must be capable of driving any route in the district

Ride along with drivers to observe and coach drivers and attendants as assigned

Willing to work flexible and prolonged hours, weekends and holidays

Report for work consistently and adhere to established routes and schedules as assigned, arrange appointments and personal business so as not to interfere with scheduled duties

Perform office duties at the discretion of the Transportation Administrators

Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.