112-Transportation Bus Driver Training Available

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
DUTY DAYS: 179 days
PAY GRADE: N07
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule $300. Signing Bonus!!!!! for permanent bus drivers with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Transport and route school buses to ensure safe, efficient, economical transportation of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:  

• High School or GED preferred
• 21 years of age
• Pre-employment MVR license check with Texas Department of Public Safety
• Must posses CDL with P&S endorcements, or able to obtain prior to employment
• Must pass criminal history background check
•  Must pass pre-employment D.O.T physical and drug test
• Ability to obtain Texas School Bus Driver certification and keep updated as necessary

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Mechanical skills
• Ability to deal with a variety of people including those with special needs
• Skill in handling radio communications
• Ability to follow specific route instructions and/or directions
• Ability to drive extra-curricular trips
• Be able to read, write, and understand instructions
• Completion of 20 hour bus driver certification course, employed at least thirty days as a bus driver in Pasadena ISD

1. Safely transport children to and from school.
2. Check and update routes as needed.
3. Coordinate all student rider problems with supervisor and/or principals (via student safety reports).
4. Perform pre-trip inspections as required by law to ensure proper operation of bus. Report problems to dispatcher.
5. Keep CDL and bus driver certification current.
6. Obey all rules, regulations, and driving laws as set forth by the state of Texas.
7. Clean, upkeep, and fuel bus.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking,
and bending.