School Bus Driver (PRN)

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the School Bus Driver safely transports children to and from school and related events, including taking students from school to locations designated by authorized school officials. The role requires developing working knowledge of routes between the school and designated locations in and outside Dallas, Texas. The driver maintains student order and safety, completes bus inspections, complies with traffic laws, documents trips, and communicates with school administration and colleagues. The position also includes maintaining vehicle cleanliness and readiness, coordinating or performing vehicle maintenance and repairs, and developing and maintaining schedules for daily routes and school activities. This is a PRN position with variable hours, as needed, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
Two years of experience.
Clean driving record, with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to drive safely and meet the safety standards required to maintain an active license.
Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, web-based maps, or physical maps.
Ability to plan routes and complete assigned routes on time.
Ability to receive and follow verbal or written directions.
Ability to maintain basic logs and records and carry out instructions without constant supervision.
Professional and courteous conduct, effective problem-solving, and good verbal and written communication.
Strong organization, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work various shifts as needed.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to sit in the driver’s seat for extended periods based on trip duration; demonstrate manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels, and speak audibly; lift and assist passengers boarding and exiting the bus; and bend, stoop, walk, and reach overhead for bus inspections.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and other activities.
Maintain order and discipline among students and report disciplinary problems to the school.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and check for potential issues during trips.
Comply with traffic laws and regulations and company policy for drivers of company vehicles.
Communicate with school administration and colleagues.
Develop and maintain driver and vehicle schedules for daily routes and school activities.
Coordinate and perform maintenance and repairs on buses and school vehicles, and keep vehicles clean inside and out.
Document trips with appropriate logs, including routes, mileage, and times.
Ensure vehicles are well maintained, safe, in working order, and ready for use.
Perform other related duties as assigned.