School Bus Driver - DFW

International Leadership of Texas; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas in Garland seeks a school bus driver to transport students safely along assigned routes, ensure timely arrivals, and support extracurricular activities.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, completion of safety training, and the ability to manage students while following district policies.

Qualifications

• 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 U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems and adjust to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain bus cleanliness.
• Report accidents, damage, injuries, and mechanical problems.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting and passenger rules; supervise boardings.

Skills

18+ age

DOT safety tests

GPS & maps

Effective communication

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

CALLING ALL BUS DRIVERS ~ DFW COMPENSATION $28.25 an hour

The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

Primary Purpose

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

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass 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

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Vehicle Operation

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

• 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 appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification.

Other

• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with 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 number of passengers transported.

Additional Duties

• Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion

Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting

Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment

Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.