What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Drivers position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
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Job Information & Requirements
Job Summary
UT Tyler University Academy at Palestine Campus is looking to build a pool of candidates for bus drivers. As openings become available, applicants will be selected for interviews. This position is responsible for the safe operation of University vehicles and excellent customer service to passengers.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Drives and operates university school/shuttle buses and other vehicles on assigned routes.
- Provides service to charter school students, employees, and visitors.
- Checks condition of vehicles and reports needed adjustments and repairs.
- Maintains mileage reports.
- Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
- Occasional evening and/or weekend assignments may be required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of commercial driving experience including minimum of one year of experience driving a passenger/school bus.
- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (cdl) class b with air brake, passenger (p) and school bus (s) endorsements.
- Texas school bus driver’s certification
- Must pass a driver’s license history check and criminal background check.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause and random alcohol and drug screening during employment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, safety procedures, vehicle mechanics, route/areas, passenger management, and first aid.
- Driving, communication, customer service, observational, and problem-solving skills.
- Stress tolerance, situational awareness, time management, and adaptability.
- Competent in safety orientation, regulatory compliance, and technology.
Other Information
The employee will be on an as-needed basis, not to exceed 19.5 hours per week, for the instructional days defined by University Academy District Calendar.
University Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
