School Bus Driver, Full or SubstituteTime

Lamar County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

No Summer Work

Job summary

Lamar County Schools in Transportation Bldg seeks a School Bus Driver (Full or Substitute) to transport students safely. CDL Class A or B with P/S endorsements required, or pending exams; 12 hours class and 12 hours driving with students; annual physical and drug screen; must be at least 21; starting wage $18/hr; health and life insurance; CDL assistance available; no summer work.

Responsible for passenger safety, route maintenance, inspections, and reporting; participates in professional

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with P (Passenger Bus) and S (School Bus) endorsements, or have passed P & S exams and awaiting tests.
• Complete 12 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of school bus driving with students.
• Pass annual physical and drug screen as required.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safe, efficient, and economical transportation of students.
• Attend Professional Learning sessions as required.
• Obey all state and local traffic rules.
• Operate school buses according to School Board and Transportation Policies.
• Notify the Transportation Shop Foreman of any vehicle defects.
• Maintain interior of the bus in a clean and safe condition.
• Submit to random DOT drug testing as required.
• Supervise the Transportation Aide when assigned.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers and report unsafe acts.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and the public.
• Complete legible, accurate reports on time.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by school board personnel.
• Report hazards along routes to appropriate school official.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL with P/S endorsements

Physical fitness

Safe driving

Job description

School Bus Driver, Full or SubstituteTime JobID: 761

• Position Type: Support Staff/ School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 11/8/2022
• Location: Transportation Bldg
• Date Available: ASAP

You Must Have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with P (Passenger Bus) and S (School Bus) Endorsements or have passed the P & S Exam and are waiting to take the Skill Test & Driving Exam. All successful applicants must also complete 12 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of school bus driving with and without students.

• We will help with receiving CDL
• Starting Salary is $18/hr.
• Health and Life Insurance
• No Summer Work

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and/or Transportation Supervisor, the Transportation Bus Driver will carry out the following duties:

1. Provide for the safe, efficient and economical transportation of students.

2. Attend Professional Learning sessions as required.

3. Obey all state and local traffic rules.

4. Operate school buses in accordance with School Board and Transportation Policies.

5. Notify the Transportation Shop Foreman of any defects discovered in or on any vehicle belonging to the school system.

6. Maintain the interior of the bus in a clean and safe condition.

7. Submit to random DOT drug testing as required.

8. Supervise the Transportation Aide when assigned.

9. Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus and its special equipment.

10. Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers. Report unsafe acts or conditions.

11. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.

12. Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff and public.

13. Complete legible, accurate and required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.

14. Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the school board personnel.

15. Report any hazards along the existing route to the appropriate school official.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must pass an annual physical examination and drug screen by a licensed Doctor of Medicine prior to the beginning of the school year and as often thereafter as the board of education may deem advisable.
• Pass a pre‑employment and annual position performance evaluation prior to the beginning of each school year.
• Possess a current CDL with proper endorsements for driving a school bus.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, climb and lift items of approximately 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be a minimum age of 21 years of age.

Evaluation

In accordance with the approved salary scale

Evaluation

A standard evaluation instrument is used for each employee.