Bus Driver

School Bus DriverReports To: Terminal ManagerLocation: Bastrop, TXPay Rate: $24.50Incentives: Driving Position - No Nights or Weekends! CDL Training Program! $1,000 sign-on bonus for fully licensed CDL school bus drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, plus experience pay for candidates with verifiable school bus driving experience*Job Summary: 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.Duties/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.Requirements:21+ years or olderClean driving record with at least three years of personal driving experienceDOT and background checkThis is a great job for stay at home parents, retirees or anyone looking for extra income. Experienced bus drivers that have a TX school bus license are preferred, but we will also provide PAID training for good drivers without school bus experience.STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.