Bus Driver Trainee
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Provide safe efficient and quality transportation services for students on their trips to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Qualifications:
Acceptable report from criminal history inquiry
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License Class B with P and S endorsements or training will be provided.
Acceptable driving record as obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Must pass preemployment drug test.
Must pass preemployment annual State DOT required physical examination.
Must pass annual FMCSA DOT required drug and alcohol test.
Official citizenship documentation
Age 25 or older unless preapproved by insurance underwriters
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Successfully complete twenty (20) hour Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course
within first six months of employment
Attend and successfully complete triennial eight (8) hour refresher Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read understand and communicate in English.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
Proper and acceptable legal techniques of passenger physical restraint when necessary as a final resort.
Experience
Nonnecessary; will be trained by school district personnel
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Safely operate bus follow routes adhere to established schedules and observe all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Instruct students on safe rules and regulations while on board during the ride on proper loading and unloading techniques and of crossing the street.
- Report student discipline/behavior issues to campus administration and transportation.
- Communicates with office staff and/or parents on issues which for the benefit of the student require immediate attention
- Attend district training as scheduled and required.
- Document all accidents vehicle damage student injuries and mechanical failures and complete all required reports.
- Keep assigned bus clean and fueled check for mechanical defects before/after each operation and report needed repairs to shop.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits fire extinguisher reflectors seatbelts car seats etc.
- Operate Communication equipment to communicate with transportation office.
- Perform thorough pre and posttrip inspections of the school bus submit in a timely manner related reports and forms.
- Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
- 12. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
- Aid in emergency response rescue in the event of natural or manmade disaster.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisory or Administrative Staff
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Driver of regular route school bus is charged with the responsibility of the students safety and wellbeing while students are in route and otherwise in the custody of transportation services.
Equipment Used:
Type C school buses
Twoway radio for communication with dispatcher and other buses various emergency equipment included in each school bus
Electronic time clock
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential of the job. Lifts/carries 1050 pounds frequently 5060 pounds occasionally more than 60 pounds infrequently with assistance. Pushing/pulling 1070 pounds sporadically. Safely operate bus including steering operating pedals opening/ closing doors within confined space of drivers seat. Evacuate bus through confined space of emergency exits. Continual sitting walking climbing or reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions. Occasional bending stooping bending kneeling. Work outside and inside around vehicles and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
