Youth Program Bus Driver

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The purpose of this position is to safely transport youth program participants on field trips while ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from the City’s passenger bus.

• Safely transport youth program participants on field trips using a passenger bus.
• Inspect the bus before and after each field trip and report any operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Maintain discipline on bus and ensure passenger safety.
• Record mileage and hours driven for each trip.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Two or more years of experience driving a school bus is preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high‑school graduation.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review. Successful completion of the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process is required. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations. Skill in the safe operation of passenger buses. Ability to adhere to established routes and assigned time schedules. Ability to act as a role‑model to the students attending our program. Ability to assist children using patience and understanding. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, the general public, and program participants.

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Be available to work various weekday shifts between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during the summer break and as needed during the school year when Carrollton‑Farmers Branch ISD students are on break (Thanksgiving, Winter break, Spring break, etc.). This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Possess a valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger endorsement with a good motor vehicle record and the ability to maintain it while employed.

Work performed in clean surroundings does not usually subject employee to any disagreeable elements; requires little physical effort in working with light, easy‑to‑handle materials (up to 20 lbs.). Occasionally lifts objects weighing 50 lbs. Walking, standing, and reaching are part of the physical demands of this position.