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$22 per hour + approved work experience

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Job Description: Bus Driver
Job Title: Bus Driver FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Transportation Funding Source: Local
Dept/Campus: Transportation Pay Grade: 316
Date Revised: December 2023 Service Calendar: 177
PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL EDUCATOR
Liberty Hill ISD Educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers,
determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on the assigned route. Operate a school bus that
transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
● Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with Passenger & School Bus
Endorsements.
● Driving records must meet State point requirements and district standards for driving
district vehicles.
● Must pass a physical, including drug and alcohol test.
● Must be 18 years of age.
● Must complete required bus driver certification.
● Maintain Bus Safety Certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
● Knowledge of student discipline procedures.
● Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively; and manage
student behavior.
Experience
● Class C Driver's License, and at least 3 years of driving experience.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.

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Job Description: Bus Driver
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
● Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
● Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
● Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify the
supervisor of needed repairs.
● Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete
required reports.
● Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
● Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
● Communicate with transportation staff on a routine basis regarding student behavior while
on the bus.
● Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators.
● Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
● Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
● Inspect the bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the
bus can be operated safely before driving.
● Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher,
flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
● Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the
supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
● Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
● Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office.
● Work irregular hours as needed.
● Attend all In-Service, Professional Development days and all Safety Meetings.
● Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers
transported.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
● Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system
(GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire
extinguisher.
● Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting,
bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling.
● Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing,
wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.

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Job Description: Bus Driver
● Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis.
● Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle
fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work
prolonged hours.
● Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this description.
Employee Name (printed):________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature:___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.

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