SPED CDL Bus Driver - IDEA Pflugerville (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Bus Driver transports students on scheduled routes to and from homes and school sites, as well as on assigned field trips, and is responsible for passenger safety, including the safety of special education students. The role operates under general supervision and standard policies and procedures. The driver keeps the assigned vehicle in safe operating condition, maintains passenger order, and follows established safety and operational procedures. The position requires at least 32 hours of work per week, excluding assigned extracurricular activities. The driver may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours to meet business needs. The role also involves maintaining current driving and medical credentials, communicating with campus managers, managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing circumstances, and responding constructively to feedback.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma.
- Experience operating large passenger vehicles, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Ability to manage student behavior.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
- Completed bus driver safety training course.
- Must be over 21 years old.
- Must pass alcohol and drug tests.
- Must complete a DOT physical examination.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students on scheduled routes between their homes and school sites, and on assigned field trips.
- Drive the school bus in accordance with schedules and applicable safety procedures.
- Maintain order and discipline among passengers, resolve disputes, and document and report severe disciplinary cases.
- Conduct established daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
- Oversee student loading and unloading, release students to authorized individuals, and ensure seat belts are fastened in passenger vans.
- Maintain records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and schedules.
- Notify appropriate individuals about delays on scheduled routes.
- Keep required credentials, including a CDL, Medical Card, and Region One documentation, current in accordance with DOT and IDEA policies.
- Communicate with campus managers and take directions and feedback.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing circumstances, and complete concurrent tasks within established time constraints.
- Work an open calendar and extend working hours when necessary to meet business needs.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation ranging from $26.25 for 0 years of experience to $30.00.
- Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
- Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
- Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
