School Bus Operator — Safe Student Transport & Routes

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Charter Schools USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Bus Operator to transport students, faculty, and other riders safely to and from school events and field trips. The role requires strict adherence to schedules, safety procedures, and state transportation regulations.

You will work closely with school leaders and transportation staff to ensure timely pickups, smooth operations, and calm handling of unexpected situations. A valid CDL with P and S endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Clean driving record per Safe Driver Plan.
• Commercial License Medical Examiner's Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• School Bus Driver Certificate.
• Background check clearance required.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.

Responsabilités

• Operates school buses in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
• Assists students and other passengers to provide safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations, bus evacuations, and normal transport.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Coordinates with school principals and area transportation supervisors to resolve minor and serious disciplinary problems.
• Transports students and faculty members on special field trips and to and from athletic events.
• Completes pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections of buses.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Notifies, as soon as possible, leadership of suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
• Notes and reports any damage to the assigned bus.
• Secures or ensures the proper securing of all occupant restraint systems.
• Assists students in boarding buses; places wheelchairs securely in buses; transports students' medical apparatuses.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations to include lifting, carrying, and/or dragging students off the bus.
• Executes emergency evacuation plans for all students with all pertinent information for all groups of students transported.
• Maintains records of bus operations and submits required reports in an accurate and timely manner; compiles and submits accident report information; and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Monitors general and/or special education students until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. to ensure student safety.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Adheres to applicable policies, statutes, and procedures set forth inState Bulletin 119- Louisiana School Transportation and Bulletin 119 --Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures.
• Cooperates with transportation staff on route adjustments throughout the school year.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Coordination experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Operations procedures

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver's license with P and S endorsements

CPR Certification

School Bus Driver Certification

Commercial License Medical Examiner's Certification

Description du poste

Charter Schools USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Bus Operator to transport students, faculty, and other riders safely to and from school events and field trips. The role requires strict adherence to schedules, safety procedures, and state transportation regulations.

You will work closely with school leaders and transportation staff to ensure timely pickups, smooth operations, and calm handling of unexpected situations. A valid CDL with P and S endorsements is required.