School Bus Driver

Gobeacon; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a DS Bus South LLCA Driver to transport clients safely and on schedule in Port Allen, LA. You will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain accurate mileage and trip records.

Responsibilities include planning routes, communicating with dispatch, assisting with child checks post-route, and providing professional service to students and parents. Training wage starts at $11.00, with regular pay between $23.00 and $24.50 per hour once fully

Qualifications

• Must pass DOT driver qualification standards.
• Ability to perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Professional communication with clients and dispatch.
• Record keeping of mileage and routes.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from destinations.
• Arrive at destinations on schedule.
• Maintain vehicle fuel levels and cleanliness.
• Plan routes and monitor traffic delays.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Route planning

Pre-trip inspections

Vehicle maintenance

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

DS Bus South LLCA 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.

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 $23.00 and $24.50. Compensation during training 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.