Bus Driver- IDEA Rio Grande City (Immediate Opening)

About the role

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes to and from a variety of school sites and to assure the safety of the passengers riding the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports students
• Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
• Ensure to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma
• Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
• Completed bus driver safety training course
• Must be over 21 years old
• Pass alcohol and drug tests
• DOT Physical Examination

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the ability to understand and take directions and feedback well, have an open communication channel with managers of campuses they drive, and be able to accept negative and positive feedback. They will also be able to self-reflect on own performance to improve the operation, manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work, and adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.00 for 0 years of experience and $23.75. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Schedule

Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus. Able to work on an open calendar, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.