Class A Non-CDL Bus Driver

Position: Class A Non-CDL Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Route Coordinator/Designee

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual (TRA 4)

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.25

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

SUMMARY: 

• Provide safe, orderly, and efficient transportation of students to and from school and on extra-curricular trips
• Comply with  the time schedule, department policy, and procedures
• Complies with all traffic regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Must have and maintain Passenger and School Bus endorsements
• Must pass a 20-hour Texas School Bus Driver Certification Course and recertify every 3 years
• Special needs drivers must take a 20-hour special needs course, an 8-hour CPI, and an annual refresher when required
• Must have and maintain an acceptable criminal history check
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Must pass an annual DOT physical
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, participate in random drug and alcohol screening, and participate in post-accident screening when applicable

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, including route directions and route maps
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
• Must meet all qualifications fora  bus driver in DISD
• Be familiar with the DISD attendance zone and campus boundaries
• Maintain a professional, helpful attitude and desire to lead by example with a positive attitude
• Ability to manage student behavior with a calm and positive attitude consistently
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly in person, via telephone, and via two-way radio
• Knowledge of record-keeping and office procedures pertaining to bus routes
• Must demonstrate diplomacy and flexibility in dealing with internal/external members os the public in the school district
• Able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and mistakes

Experience:

• Experience working with children (preferred)
• Experience driving a school bus (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to work in accordance with the assigned work schedule
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, administrators, schools, and the community
• Adhere to Dickinson ISD employee standards of conduct
• Perform and document a pre-trip and post-trip inspection on every vehicle driven according to approved Dickinson ISD and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines. Report all defects in writing to the shop immediately.
• Keep the assigned bus cleaned and fueled per policy and procedures
• Drive the route as the route description is written
• Develop, implement, and maintain accurate seating charts for each route
• Address student behavior issues and maintain an orderly bus per DISD policy and procedures
• Report route issues and concerns, such as student counts, bus stops, directions, pickup and drop-off times, that need attention as they occur, per policy and procedure, to the Route Coordinator
• Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications, do not turn off radio or lower the volume during route time
• Respond appropriately and decisively to emergency situations per DISD policy and procedures
• Participate in training as required
• Exercise responsible, safe driving
• Follow District and Transportation Department policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned the Director of Transportation
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:  

• Maintain emotional control under stress  
• Prolonged sitting, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand, arm and shoulder motions 
• Work outside and inside, moderate walking, frequent climbing stairs
•  Frequent exposure to noise, extreme temperatures such as hot, cold, rainy, and sometimes foggy
•  Moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and working around moving vehicles

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