Classified Sub/Reg Bus Driver

Caddo Parish School District; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and various activities. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Responsibilities include maintaining professionalism, adhering to traffic regulations, and ensuring timely transportation. This position requires no previous experience and is full-time based in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is a crucial role in supporting student safety and adherence to school policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; required to pass annual CDL physical examination.
• No previous experience required.
• Must have Louisiana Commercial Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Maintain driving record as per safety regulations.
• Enforce bus regulations and keep the bus clean.

Skills

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Job description

Classified Sub/Reg Bus Driver

Caddo Parish School District District Wide - Shreveport, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4931271

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 07, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver

Job Code: 551

DOT Code: 913463010

Grade: 6

Department: Transportation

Prepared By: Otis Jones

Prepared Date: December 1, 2010

Approved By: Cleveland R. White

Approved Date: July 18, 2011

SUMMARY

Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain professionalism in your relations with students, parents, and administrative personnel.
• Safely transport students to and from school and various activities.
• Notify the Transportation Department of all accidents, incidents or delays.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record in personal vehicles and the school bus as required in the Commercial Motor Vehicle safety Act of 1986, Part 383, Subparts B, C, and D of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Report violations to the Transportation Department.
• Comply with local traffic regulations, Transportation Department guidelines and Caddo Parish School Board policies.
• Adhere to assigned schedule.
• Be prompt in picking up and discharging students at approved stops.
• Transport only students which have been so authorized and, in emergency, a student assigned by the principal.
• Enforce bus regulations and report undisciplined students to principal.
• Furnish and maintain traveling and time schedules.
• Inspect bus and check gas, oil, and water before departure. Keep bus clean.
• Notify parents of bus schedule (i.e., time and bus stop location) prior to opening of school and when changes occur.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must pass annual CDL physical examination as required by Bulletin 119.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; and no previous experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Louisiana Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and arms to handle tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Director of Transportation, Supervisor of Transportation, and Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time