Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
6/18/2025
Location:
BCISD All Schools
- Drive bus and other district vehicles safely, following all applicable laws, district policies, and administrative regulations governing the transportation of students.
- Follow assigned routes and adhere to established schedules.
- Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
- Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify mechanics of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
- Instruct students on safe entering and exiting of bus, as well as passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students during time of boarding and departure from bus, and while crossing the street.
- Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate student’s behavior when warranted.
- Maintain positive community relations by establishing positive and appropriate rapport with students and parents.
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Follow all federal, state, and district emergency procedures.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
- Maintains copy of route and emergency student rider forms on bus.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
- Maintain safety certification.
- Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
- Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage and number of passengers transported.
- Attend all required training as directed.
- Maintain consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
- The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208 E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-2124.
