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Job Title:
Lead Bus Driver
Wage/Hour Status: Hourly
Reports to:
Foreman, Transportation
Pay Grade:
404T
Dept/School:
Transportation
Date Revised:
April 29, 2005
Primary Purpose
Help plan and monitor bus drivers’ ability to operate and service district vehicles. Ensure safe and
orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students
and other authorized personnel to and from school or other designated locations. Perform
transportation safety work. Coordinated assignments and schedule bus drivers routes to ensure safe
and efficient transportation services. Perform bus dispatcher work and other office work to ensure
efficient transportation services.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
High school diploma or GED certificate
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license/passenger and school bus endorsements
Obtain Region 19 School Bus Driver Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
 Must be 18 years of age
 Ability to speak, read, and write English effectively
 Ability to communicate effectively
 Ability to operate bus
 Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
 Ability to pass annual physical
Experience
Two years transportation experience in either bus driving/bus dispatcher work
Major Responsibilities and Duties
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Assists the Transportation Foreman, Assistant Foreman and Dispatcher as needed.
Passes annual physical examination as required by state law.
Acts as liaison and problem solver between the Transportation Department and the community with
transportation related problems.
Instructs school bus drivers as to routes and schedules.
Provides Transportation Director, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Secretary and Dispatcher with route
information related problems.
Performs as substitute or regular driver as needed.
Assists in training school bus driver applicants.
Communicates with school bus drivers concerning Transportation Department policies, procedures and
route problems.
Obeys all traffic laws.
Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
Reports students who misbehave to the proper authority and files appropriate misconduct form.
Keeps to assigned schedule, route and designated stops.
Checks bus before, during and after each operation for mechanical defects.
Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Discharges students at authorized stops.
Transports only authorized students.
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Reports all accidents and completes all the required reports.
Maintains flexible work schedule.
Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
Performs bus dispatcher work according to established policies.
Performs office work as directed by the supervisor in charge.
Performs bus driver safety related work, such as driver evacuations and safety training.
Monitors driving performance and counsel bus drivers when necessary.
Operates two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and drivers.
Assists in preparing Special Education and Regular bus routes and ensure that drivers maintain a route
folder with accurate description of their routes.
27. Assists in coordinating and scheduling all summer school routes.
28. Assists in preparing and updating district maps showing areas served by each bus.
29. Performs other duties as assigned by administration supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor the work of assigned drivers and monitors.
Equipment Used
School bus, other district vehicles, safety equipment, radio communication equipment computer,
typewriter.
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Clear speech, ability to drive a bus, repetitive hand and arm motions; early shift work. Maintain
emotional control under stress. Continual sitting, reaching, works outside and inside, moderate
exposure to different temperatures and vehicle fumes. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Terms of Employment
238 days; hourly rate to be established by the Board of Trustees
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.
Approved by
Reviewed by
Chief Business Officer
Date
May 4, 2005
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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on
the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic
information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning
the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia
Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 230-2836.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo
usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar,
discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.
Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito,
Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Cecilia Whiteman al 2302836.