Job Title: School Bus Driver - Part Time (As Needed)

Department: Facilities

Type: Group 4 / Support Staff

FLSA Class: Non-exempt Hourly

Pay: $18-20/hour

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Hours: M-F and SS - Variable Hours (PRN As needed)

******GENERAL SUMMARY**

Under supervision, the School Bus Driver will be responsible for safely transporting children to and from school and related events. Will be required to transport students from school to a designated location as authorized by appropriate school officials. Position requires the ability to obtain working knowledge of traffic routes between school and designated locations both in and outside of the city of Dallas, Texas.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Commercial driver’s license w/ passenger endorsement (P) or school bus (S)
• Two years of experience
• Two years of experience working with children preferred
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely transporting students to and from school, field trips, and other activities.
• Maintaining order and discipline among students.
• Managing pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Complying with all traffic laws and regulations at all times.
• Communicating with school administration and colleagues.
• Checking for any potential issues and maintaining order during the trip.
• Reporting disciplinary problems to the school.
• Must adhere to policy for drivers of company vehicle
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to drive safely and meet safety standards required to maintain active license.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to plan delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to carry out assigned route on time

• Ability to receive and follow directions verbally or written

• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.

• Effective problem-solving abilities.

• Good verbal and written communication.

• Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Strong teamwork

• Ability to work various shifts as needed

• Ability to speak and understand English language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit in driver's seat for extended periods of time based on trip duration. Must exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and to assist passengers boarding and off-boarding the bus. The ability to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead for general bus inspection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.