Temporary - Bus Driver

Support / Hourly - Position - Bus Driver

Job Number 0000753509

Start Date

Open Date 02 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date 05 / 02 / 2025

Minimum pay : $20.00 / hr

Please attach the following on the attachments tab of your application :

• Copy of Driver License
• Resume
• Copy of Official High School Diploma / Transcript or GED or College Transcript showing degree obtained.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY BUS DRIVER :

• Responsible for the operation of their assigned bus in a safe and proper manner, obeying all state and local laws as well as safety policies and route schedules of the AISD.
• This position is temporary and is 20 hours per week maximum.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Age 21 years old

Minimum Education / Certification / Abilities :

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Pass annual physical examination
• Possess a CDL License and School Bus Certification or must be able to obtain CDL and Bus Driver Certification within 90 days of employment
• District instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Satisfactory driving record
• Ability to speak and understand English and to read, write and comprehend instructions
• Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and / or safety and behavior concerns

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Have knowledge relating to operation of all district-owned school buses (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Check vehicle before reach run
• Clean outside of bus
• Drive bus in a safe and efficient manner - observe all traffic laws
• Responsible for students entering and exiting the bus
• Responsible for students eligibility
• Sign and complete discipline form
• Must have Commercial Driver License prior to driving a bus with students
• Report any correction on computer route sheets
• Make suggestions on route sheets and return sheets to router
• Make corrections on route sheets and return to router
• Be aware of two mile limits on buses with eligibility problems
• Establish and promote a good relationship with students and parents
• Any other duties assigned by Managers and / or Director
• Fill in all blanks and provide any information needed to complete Special Trip Sheets
• Keep daily log of miles driven and charge the miles to correct program on the time card
• Provide the Transportation Office with a complete description of assigned route and mileage measurements or any update needed of route description or mileage measurements
• All Regular Ed. Drivers will assign seats on all runs - weekly, the first month of school and monthly thereafter. Be able to communicate in English on the radio and in person
• All other duties as assigned by the director or designee

EQUIPMENT USED :

• District-owned school buses and related equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS :
• Driver
• Driver

Physical Demands :

INFREQUENTLY OCCASIONALY ROUTINELY

LIFT

Light (under 15 lbs) X

Moderate (15-44 lbs) X

Heavy (45 lbs or over) X

CARRY

Light (under 15 lbs) X

Moderate (15-44 lbs) X

Heavy (45 lbs or over) X

Pushing X

Bending or stooping X

Reaching above shoulder X

Driving Equip - Vehicle X

Working with Machinery X

Climbing

Ladders

Stairs X

Ramps X

Scaffolds

Walking X

Sitting X

Note : In emergency situations the driver may need to lift or pull in excess of above listing.

Environment : 90% outside driving buses - 10% inside building

Brief Description of Job Duties : Drive school bus and secure passengers

Normal work hours : 6 : 15 a.m. to 9 : 15 a.m. and 2 : 00 p.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. (6 hrs / day) 5 days / week

Duty Days 182

Pay Grade Auxiliary 7