Bus Driver - Houston, United States - The Varnett Public School

The Varnett Public School

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:

Bus Driver Immediate Supervisor:
Assistant General Manager FMOT

Salary Range:
$24, $40,700.00
Contract Length: 187 Days

Job Description:

Ensures the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned bus route. Operates school buses that

transport students and other personnel to and from schools or other designated locations. Maintains the mission and vision of the district.

Illustrative Duties:

Transports students following assigned route and adheres to established schedules.
Drives bus to and from extracurricular activities.
Checks bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
Reports all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Completes required reports.
Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
Operates twoway radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
Works irregular hours as needed.
Attends and completes training program to maintain safety certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Communicates with teachers and principals on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
Maintains discipline, reports student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Instructs students on safe riding rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

Oneyear experience as a commercial driver.

Experience in an elementary or middle school preferred.

Educational Requirements:

Valid commercial driver's license/passenger and school bus endorsements.
Obtain Region 4 School Bus Driver Certificate.
One year of work experience is equivalent to one year of college requirements.

Other Requirements:

Maintains good attendance.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Other Requirements (continued):

Exhibits great listening and communication skills.
Is a selfstarter and pays attention to detail.
Possesses great integrity and looked upon as a leader.
Is reliable, punctual, and possesses great time management details (i.e. meets deadlines regularly).
Exhibits the willingness and flexibility to accept change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of student discipline procedure.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to operate bus.
Ability to pass annual physical Supervises students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Pay:
$24, $40,700.00 per hour

Benefits: