Bus Driver

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Bus Driver to transport students, faculty, staff, and others between campuses and the Park and Ride lot. The role ensures safe operation, daily safety inspections, fueling, and orderly conduct on board.

Responsibilities include driving routes, reporting incidents, and supporting parking, security, and office tasks as needed. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and CDL; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be willing to learn computer usage related to position.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours and rotating shifts during operating hours.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drives a full-sized passenger bus in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Drives designated routes, fuels daily, and removes debris and trash.
• Discharges riders at authorized stops.
• Reports accidents and incidents immediately; completes required reports.
• Maintains order and discipline on the bus; notifies supervisor as needed.
• Ensures proper evacuation in emergencies and conducts pre/post trip inspections.
• Reports defective equipment and arranges maintenance as required.
• Prepares reports on passengers, trips, hours, fuel purchases, and mileage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer usage basics

Job description

Job Description

Department: Student Transportation Services

General Statement of Job

The Bus Driver transports students, faculty, staff, and others between college campuses and the Park and Ride lot. Responsible for the safe operation of the shuttle buses, which includes daily safety inspections, fueling, and maintaining order in the vehicle. When shuttle service is not required, the Bus Driver assists with other duties, including vehicle cleaning/maintenance, parking/traffic management, security on college property and/or general office duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Drives a full-sized passenger bus in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


• Drives designated bus routes, fuels bus daily, and removes debris and trash.


• Discharges riders only at authorized stops.


• Reports all accidents and incidents, from minor to major, to the dispatch office and supervisor immediately; completes required reports, and submits them to the supervisor.


• Exercises responsible leadership and provides timely notice when unable to perform duties as scheduled.


• Maintains order when operating the bus and reports undisciplined individuals to the proper authority.


• Ensures proper and quick evacuation in case of an emergency.


• Ensures proper condition of bus by conducting \"pre\" and \"post\" trip inspections and completes daily inspection reports.


• Reports defective equipment to the supervisor.


• Ensures maintenance of the bus following department procedures.


• Takes bus for maintenance and repair when needed.


• Ensures proper and quick evacuation in case of an emergency.


• Prepares and submits reports that include the number of passengers, trips, hours on route, purchases of gasoline, and mileage.


• Turns in lost/found items and reports suspicious circumstances/safety hazards in parking lots and on designated bus routes pertaining to.


• Strives continually to promote the safety, health and comfort of students, faculty, staff, and others in the performance of duties.


• Maintains knowledge of college bus rules, regulations, and procedures by attending training as specified by the supervisor.


• Maintains current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and certification as specified by the Texas Department of Public Safety.


• Strives continually to promote the safety, health and comfort of students, faculty, staff, and others in the performance of duties and maintains confidentiality.


• Serves as Campus Security Authority.


• Answers questions about schedules, routes, and transfer points.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Must be willing to learn computer usage related to position.


• Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred.


• Must be willing and able to work various hours and rotating shifts during the hours of operation as assigned.


• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.


• 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 effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.


• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.


• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.


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