Bus Driver in Training

Transportation Department; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a Bus Driver in Training. You will ensure the safe transportation of students, perform necessary vehicle inspections, and maintain discipline among passengers. Candidates must be 18 years or older and willing to obtain a Texas commercial driver's license. Starting pay is $15 per hour, increasing to $19 upon certification, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Willing to obtain a clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with endorsements.
• Ability to pass random U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses safely on assigned routes.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections on the bus.
• Instruct students on safe boarding and behavior.

Skills

Ability to operate bus

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Ability to use maps and GPS

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Operate school buses and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes to and from other designated locations.

Responsibilities

• Train for driving the bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Train for driving the bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Learn to anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Train to perform pre and post‑trip inspections according to specifications to ensure the bus can be operated safely and notify the supervisor of needed repairs. Keep the assigned bus clean and maintain an appropriate level of fuel.
• Learn to report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete the 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.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
• Train to perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when the situation warrants.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Learn to ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe work areas and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along the scheduled route.
• Obtain and maintain safety certification.
• Operate and monitor two‑way radio equipment to communicate with the 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 the number of passengers transported.
• Willing to obtain a 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 random 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.

Pay & Hours

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Once certified as a bus driver, pay increases to $19.00 per hour. Minimum of 20 hours per week.

Location

River Road Independent School District Transportation Department – Amarillo, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Contact

Please get in touch with Bryan Perryman at the Transportation Department (806) 383‑3347 or email him at [e-mail] for more information.

Job Details

Job ID: 5252207

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Title

Bus Driver in Training