Bus Driver CDL Certified

ppApplications will be accepted beginning Thursday, September 25, :00 AM (Central Standard Time). /p h3Bus Driver CDL Certified /h3 pJob Description /p h3Requirements /h3 ul liCDL (class A or B) with passenger and airbrake endorsements. /li li1 year of previous commercial driving experience. /li liGood driving record. /li /ul h3Primary Purpose /h3 pOperate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations. /p h3Qualifications /h3 pbEducation/Certification: /b /p ul liClear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. /li /ul pbSpecial Knowledge/Skills: /b /p ul liMust be 18 years of age. /li liAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam. /li liAbility to complete required bus driver safety training. /li liAbility to follow written and verbal instructions. /li liAbility to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses. /li liAbility to manage student behavior. /li liAbility to communicate effectively with others. /li liAbility to operate bus. /li /ul pbExperience: /b /p ul liNone. /li /ul h3Major Responsibilities and Duties /h3 h3Vehicle Operation /h3 ul liDrive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules. /li liDrive bus to and from extracurricular activities. /li liAnticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays. /li liPerform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel. /li liReport all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports. /li /ul h3Student Management /h3 ul liInstruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street. /li liPerform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants. /li liMaintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted. /li /ul h3Safety /h3 ul liObserve all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. /li liEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector. /li liCorrect unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route. /li liInstall snow chains during inclement weather. /li liMaintain safety certification. /li liFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. /li /ul h3Other /h3 ul liOperate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers. /li liComplete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported. /li /ul h3Supervisory Responsibilities /h3 pNone. /p h3Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors /h3 pbTools/Equipment Used: /b Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher. /p pbPosture: /b Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling. /p pbMotion: /b Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching. /p pbLifting: /b Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis. /p pbEnvironment: /b Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours. /p pbMental Demands: /b Maintain emotional control under stress. /p pPearsall Independent School District /p p318 Berry Ranch Road /p pPearsall, TX 78061 /p pPhone: ext 1014 /p pFax: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr