Afternoon School Bus Driver - 4 Day Week

Elkhart Independent School District; Elkhart (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Elkhart Independent School District is seeking an Afternoon Bus Driver to operate the school bus and related equipment for safe student transportation on assigned routes and special trips.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, 18 years of age, and the ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol tests and safety training. You will follow routes, supervise students, and maintain records while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.

Responsabilités

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Connaissances

GPS navigation

Effective communication

Student management

Safety awareness

Route planning

Formation

Texas commercial driver’s license with P & S endorsements

Outils

GPS

Two-way radio

Description du poste

Elkhart Independent School District is seeking an Afternoon Bus Driver to operate the school bus and related equipment for safe student transportation on assigned routes and special trips.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, 18 years of age, and the ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol tests and safety training. You will follow routes, supervise students, and maintain records while ensuring safety and compliance.