Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of student discipline procedure

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.

2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.

3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.

4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.

5. Keep required bus mileage and other records.

6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.

9. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.

10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

11. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.

12. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.

13. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.

14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.

15. Install snow chains during inclement weather.

16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Other

17. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with district personnel.

18. Work irregular hours as needed.

19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

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Job Description 25-26
Bus Driver
Rice Independent School District Date Revised: 10/11/2024
Job Title: Bus Driver Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Executive Director of District Operations
Dept./School: Transportation
Primary Purpose:
Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that
transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed
repairs.
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required
reports.
5. Keep required bus mileage and other records.
6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

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Rice Independent School District 2025-2026
Student Management
7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
9. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
Safety
11. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
12. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be
operated safely before driving.
13. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses,
crow bar, and reflector.
14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any
conditions that are not correctable immediately.
15. Install snow chains during inclement weather.
16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
Other
17. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with district personnel.
18. Work irregular hours as needed.
19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
20. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work
outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

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Rice Independent School District 2025-2026
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 Date
(Employee)

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