School Bus Driver

Gobeacon; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a driver to transport clients from pickup to destination in a timely and safe manner. The role requires performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining DOT compliance, and keeping accurate mileage and repair records.

The position pays $20.75–$23.00 per hour, with training at $11.00 per hour. Be ready to work in a dynamic schedule and interact professionally with clients while ensuring vehicles are fueled and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle readiness.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with clients.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from destinations.
• Arrive at destinations on schedule.
• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
• Always interact with clients professionally.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
• Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
• Keep mileage records and repair records up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Route planning

Navigation apps

DOT regulations

Pre-trip inspections

Professional communication

GPS devices

Fleet GPS software

Tools

GPS devices

Fleet GPS software

Job description

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver. Compensation for this position is between $20.75 and $23.00 per hour. During training, the compensation is $11.00

Responsibility Profile:

• Transport clients to and from destinations.

• Arrive at destinations on schedule.

• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.

• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.

• Use navigation applications to determine the best route.

• Always interact with clients professionally.

• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.

• Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.

• Keep mileage records and repair records up to date.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.