Youth Program Bus Driver PT

City of Farmers Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Empower Retirement Account

Job summary

The City of Farmers Branch is seeking a bus driver to safely transport youth program participants on field trips and supervise students during loading, unloading, and transit.

The role requires a minimum age of 21, 2+ years of school bus driving experience, and a valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger endorsement. Employment is contingent on background checks and DOT testing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two or more years of experience driving a school bus preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport youth program participants on field trips using a passenger bus.
• Inspect bus before and after each field trip and report deficiencies.
• Maintain discipline on bus and ensure passenger safety.
• Record mileage and hours driven for each trip.

Skills

Safety and traffic laws

Bus operation

Discipline and student supervision

Patience with children

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A/B with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to safely transport youth program participants on field trips while ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from the City's passenger bus.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely transport youth program participants on field trips using a passenger bus.
• Inspect bus before and after each field trip and report any operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Maintain discipline on bus and ensure passenger safety.
• Record mileage and hours driven for each trip.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 21 years of age is required.
• Two or more years of experience driving a school bus is preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations. Skill in the safe operation of passenger buses. Ability to adhere to established routes and assigned time schedules. Ability to act as a role-model to the students attending our program. Ability to assist children using patience and understanding. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and program participants. Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Special Requirements

Be available to work various weekday shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the summer break and as needed during the school year when Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students are on break (Thanksgiving, Winter break, Spring break, etc.).

This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Licenses And Certificates

Possess a valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger endorsement with a good motor vehicle record and the ability to maintain while employed.

Work Environment

Work performed in clean surroundings does not usually subject employee to any disagreeable elements; requires little physical effort in working with light, easy to handle materials. Occasionally lifting of objects. Walking, standing, and reaching are part of the physical demands of this position.

• Empower Retirement Account.

01

Are you at least 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of experience?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 - 3 years
• Over 3 years

04

Do you currently possess a valid class A or B driver's license with a Passenger Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

05

The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question