112-Transportation Bus Driver Training Available

About the role

Transport and route school buses to ensure safe, efficient, economical transportation of students.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred
• 21 years of age
• Pre-employment MVR license check with Texas Department of Public Safety
• Must possess CDL with P&S endorsements, or able to obtain prior to employment
• Must pass criminal history background check
• Must pass pre-employment D.O.T physical and drug test
• Ability to obtain Texas School Bus Driver certification and keep updated as necessary

Skills

• Mechanical skills
• Ability to deal with a variety of people including those with special needs
• Skill in handling radio communications
• Ability to follow specific route instructions and/or directions
• Ability to drive extra-curricular trips
• Be able to read, write, and understand instructions
• Completion of 20 hour bus driver certification course, employed at least thirty days as a bus driver in Pasadena ISD

Responsibilities

• Safely transport children to and from school.
• Check and update routes as needed.
• Coordinate all student rider problems with supervisor and/or principals (via student safety reports).
• Perform pre-trip inspections as required by law to ensure proper operation of bus. Report problems to dispatcher.
• Keep CDL and bus driver certification current.
• Obey all rules, regulations, and driving laws as set forth by the state of Texas.
• Clean, upkeep, and fuel bus.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.

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