School Bus Driver (Temporary)

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Under supervision, the School Bus Driver / Fleet Coordinator safely transports children to and from school and related events and coordinates the scheduling, maintenance, and readiness of school buses and other school vehicles. The position transports students to locations authorized by school officials, coordinates transportation assignments for field trips, and maintains accurate trip and vehicle maintenance documentation. It requires developing working knowledge of traffic routes between the school and designated locations in and outside Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

Valid Texas driver’s license.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements, and air brake endorsement as required.
Two years of experience.
Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
Meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard.
Ability to drive safely and meet 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 delivery routes and complete assigned routes on time.
Ability to receive and follow verbal or written directions.
Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
Ability to carry out instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to remain professional and courteous.
Effective problem-solving abilities and good verbal and written communication.
Well-organized, able to prioritize tasks, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work various shifts as needed.
Ability to sit in the driver’s seat for extended periods based on trip duration.
Manual dexterity; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and speak audibly and clearly.
Physical agility to lift and assist passengers boarding and exiting the bus.
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, and perform inspections, routine cleaning, and light maintenance, including lifting supplies and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities

Safely transport students and adults to and from school, field trips, and other activities.
Maintain order and discipline among students and report disciplinary problems to the school.
Perform and manage pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections.
Comply with traffic laws and regulations.
Communicate with school administration and colleagues.
Monitor for potential issues and maintain order during trips; report incidents involving adult passengers.
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 them clean inside and out.
Keep all buses and school vehicles fueled.
Assign vehicles and drivers for field trips and other off-campus events as needed.
Document trips with appropriate logs, including routes, mileage, and times.
Ensure all vehicles are maintained, safe, and ready for use.
Adhere to the policy for drivers of company vehicles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.