Bus Driver

STA Family of Companies • Bastrop, TX

9d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.

Requirements

• 21+ years or older
• Clean driving record with at least three years of personal driving experience
• DOT and background check

Nice To Haves

• Experienced bus drivers that have a TX school bus license are preferred
• PAID training for good drivers without school bus experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.
• Escort school pupils across streets as required by law.
• Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
• Perform Child Check as defined by company regulations.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for fully licensed CDL school bus drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements
• experience pay for candidates with verifiable school bus driving experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED