Bus Driver

Sylvania; Prairie Lea (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Prairie Lea, Texas is seeking a school bus driver to operate a bus and related equipment on an assigned route, ensuring safe and orderly transportation of students, including students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include following routes with GPS/maps, communicating effectively with students and staff, maintaining safety procedures, and completing required safety training. Must hold a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and pass DOT tests.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Complete required bus driver safety training.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Able to manage student behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus and related equipment on assigned route.
• Provide safe and orderly transportation of students, including students with disabilities.
• Transport to designated locations as required.

Skills

Age 18

DOT drug/alcohol tests

Bus safety training

Follow instructions

GPS/maps navigation

Student behavior management

Effective communication

Operate bus

Education

Texas CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students, including students with disabilities, and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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

Experience:

• 0 years experience to qualify as a standard bus driver
• 1 year experience as a bus driver to qualify as a driver for students with disabilities