La Porte Fire Department
Position: Substitute Bus Driver
Job Description:
Assist challenging students being transported to and from school as well as performing related work activities in a safe and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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
Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment
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
Other Information:
Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor.
Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at
Job Description:
Assist challenging students being transported to and from school as well as performing related work activities in a safe and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes
- Exercising student management through correct use of communication and discipline
- Report discipline problems through proper school district procedures
- Assist in the inspection of each vehicle before and after each trip using correct procedures and completing proper district documents
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with a "P and S" endorsement
- Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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
Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment
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
Other Information:
Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor.
Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at