Bus Driver Trainee

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•$12

About The Position

A Driver Trainee is responsible for participating in the Spring ISD behind the wheel training program to include skills performance and observation to obtain the skills and techniques necessary to successfully pass the Texas Department of Public Safety skills tests required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. The Driver Trainee position is subject to the following limitations: Trainee must complete training and be prepared for skills test within 20 business days from first training session. Trainee will be permitted a maximum of two (2) attempts to successful pass each of the three required skills tests: Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control, and Road Test. Skills testing will be conducted either by the Texas Department of Public Safety or by Spring ISD through the Texas Department of Public Safety Third Party Skills Testing program.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
18 Years of Age
Two Years of experience as a licensed driver
Acceptable driving record and criminal history
Valid state of Texas Class C (or higher) driver license
Valid state of Texas Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Pass a pre-employment Texas School Bus Driver physical exam and pre-employment drug test
Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate a school bus safely despite distractions from traffic and passengers
Interest in working with children and young adults
Must have the ability to communicate both written and orally in English for safety reasons

Responsibilities

Participate in the Spring ISD behind the wheel training program to include skills performance and observation to obtain the skills and techniques necessary to successfully pass the Texas Department of Public Safety skills tests required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Pre-trip vehicle inspection to include under-hood, interior, and exterior inspections
Basic vehicle control maneuvers: backing, turning, parking
Specialized maneuvers: railroad crossings, student loading, roadside stops, freeway driving
Exhibit care and safety when performing all assigned and directed tasks
Complete training and be prepared for skills testing within 20 business days from first training session
Successfully pass in two attempts or fewer each of the three skills tests required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License: Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control, and Road Test.
Ride on routes as assigned and observe techniques used by the bus driver for vehicle operation and control, student management, and emergency procedures
Assist the driver with student management and safety while observing routes.
Assist driver with loading and unloading students as necessary
Be able to assist with performing emergency bus evacuation of students on bus including walking to the rear of bus, exiting the rear door, and/or lifting students in emergency situation.
Assist driver with maintaining cleanliness of bus interior.
Administer basic first aid as trained when necessary.
Be responsible for being at work on time every day.
Communicate clearly with students, coworkers, and supervisors.
Perform all other duties as assigned