White Fleet Driver - Non CDL

About the role

Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school vehicle that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location. Probationary Period: First two months of each current school year will serve as a probationary period for all drivers.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Valid Texas commercial driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: None required

Skills

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Operation: Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive vehicle to and from extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Check vehicle for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures.
• Complete required reports.
• Keep records on rider attendance.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and fueled.
• Student Management: Supervise students while they board and leave the vehicle and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents daily regarding student behavior while in van.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Safety: Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school vehicles.
• Inspect vehicle by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure vehicle can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, and fire extinguisher.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route to the transportation supervisor.
• Other: Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Maintain vehicle mileage, gas consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, staff meetings, and special events as needed.
• Maintain punctuality in all areas.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Provide a positive role model for students.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Equipment Used: School vehicle, safety equipment, fire extinguisher.
• Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.