Bus Driver Apprentice

Duncanville ISD; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncanville ISD is seeking a Bus Driver Apprentice to join their Transportation Department. You will undergo training to obtain your Commercial Driver License (CDL) with necessary endorsements, ensuring compliance with Texas DPS requirements. This role is perfect for those looking to enter the field of school transportation and involves completing safety courses and training within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT alcohol and drug test.
• Ability to provide ELDT Certificate if required.

Responsibilities

• Complete ELDT training curriculum within 45 calendar days.
• Obtain required air brake, P, and S endorsements.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas Class C Driver License

Valid Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License preferred

Job description

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Primary Purpose

Through the Transportation Department Panther Academy, successfully complete the coursework ensuring Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brake, passenger (P), and school bus (S) endorsements, and enrollment for the Texas Department of Public Safety certificate 20-hour School Bus Driver Safety Course.

Apprentices with CDL must complete course requirements within 45 calendar days.

Apprentices without CDL must complete course requirements within 90 calendar days.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License
• Valid Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License preferred

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess a current and valid Class C Drivers License
• Ability to pass pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug test, and DOT Physical from district designated physician.
• Ability to meet Texas DPS requirements for School Bus Driver record check. Must have less than 10 accumulative points at time of request.
• Ability to pass Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearing House Query.
• Ability to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certificate if training and CDL license were obtained after 7 February 2022.
• Must be able to pass Annual DOT Physical, participate in DOT Random Drug Testing as required by CFR.49, pass annual FMCSA Clearinghouse Query.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience

None required.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Reliable, punctual, attendance is expected and essential.

Within 45 calendar days of employment, complete ELDT training curriculum, and obtain required air brake, P and S endorsements.