Bus Driver

GoldStar Transit, Student Transportation of America Inc; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CDL Training Program

Job summary

GoldStar Transit is seeking a bus driver to operate a van or bus on designated routes, transporting school pupils or clients. The role includes ensuring safety, performing inspections, and maintaining order on board.

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus for CDL-licensed bus drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, plus paid training for those without school bus experience.

Qualifications

• 21+ years or older.
• Clean driving record with at least three years of personal driving experience.
• DOT and background check.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus daily over designated routes following time schedules.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain order and discipline among pupils or clients.
• Record route timing, stops, and vehicle conditions as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel buses and report mechanical issues promptly.

Job description

Incentives:

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 older
• Clean driving record with at least three years of personal driving experience
• DOT and background check

This 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.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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