Bus Driver - Non CDL 2630

School Bus Driver

Primary Purpose: Operates a 9-passenger vehicle to transport students and other authorized personnel safely to and from school or designated locations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There may be alternatives to the qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas Driver's License (Class C). Current state school bus driver certification certificate issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety Must have acceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety standards Must pass pre-employment drug test (and subsequently participate in random drug and alcohol testing program) Must pass pre-employment physical (while employed, physicals will be taken annually). Must also initially complete Texas School Bus Driver Certification Course (20 hours) and subsequently the Texas School Bus Driver Refresher Course (8 hours) every three years

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of academic subject(s) assigned Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak clearly and effectively over a radio communication system, before groups of students and sponsors, and before groups of customers or employees of the organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Must be 21 years of age