Bus Driver Trainee

Crosby Indep School District•Crosby, TX

1d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

The driver trainee position is intended to provide the employee with the following opportunities: gain “real-world” experience by observing bus drivers on duty as they transport students and manage student safety as well as assisting as a bus aide as needed receive required classroom and hands-on training to gain relevant experience to successfully complete the required DPS exams within the specified amount of time become familiar with the standards and expectation of the school bus driver position for Crosby ISD practice and exhibit effective student management techniques on the bus exhibit good work habits and strong work ethic

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified or certifiable as a Texas School Bus Driver
Hold or obtain a CDL, class B minimum with a “P” & “S” Endorsement
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must pass Annual State of Texas School Bus Driver Physicals
Must pass ALL Federal DOT Drug and Alcohol Test
Ability to exercise judgment in decision making
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Must have empathy for children
Know federal, state, local and school district regulations, procedures and laws as relating to operating a passenger vehicle
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to control large groups of children
Ability to read, understand and use a map
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
Willing and able to submit to substance abuse testing as prescribed by Federal DOT
Able to meet or exceed annual state required physical examination
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Work as a school bus monitor, assisting drivers in the mornings and afternoons while training to operate a school bus on an assigned route in transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner during the middle of the day. Trans/Bus Driver
Maintain, read and understand route descriptions including time changes and notify the proper personnel immediately of any deviations or overcrowding.
Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage as best possible.
Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline and report discipline problems through proper school district procedures.
Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment and extra trips.
Properly care for vehicle under your command and its component parts as prescribed by the distance to minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
Operate the bus two-way radio correctly and according to federal and district procedures.
Inspect each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedures and complete the pre and post trip inspection forms.
Operate the vehicle stopping to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
Operate adaptive transportation equipment to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
Keep bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated as well as check for lost items.
Maintain a presentable appearance, including being properly dressed according to district guidelines, neat grooming and good hygiene.
Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, always promoting district goodwill.
Must be able and willing to fuel bus in accordance with district standards.
Must be able to control emergency situations, exercising quick judgment in a proper manner.
Must assist in completing bus evacuation drills to local school district and state government standards.
Must be able and willing to complete and turn in all required documentation to the transportation office in a timely and accurate manner.
Successfully complete a driving skill evaluation when required.
Required to attend all training, district required meetings and training as well as any other announced meetings.
Check the bus at the conclusion of each run to insure that no children have been left on the bus.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform other duties as assigned.