Standby Cover Driver, CDL

Position: Standby Cover Driver, CDL (185 days)
* Must be willing to work flexible hours

* Presents a positive role model for patrons that supports the goals of Dallas ISD

* Works effectively with others

* Reports to work on time, is reliable for regular and overtime work, and is absent only with good cause

* Exhibits good judgement in decision making and problem solving

* Recognizes needs of job and suggests ways to improve efficiency and productivity

* Operates a bus safely and efficiently transporting pupils to and from school and related activities

* Follows the Dallas ISD Driver Code of Conduct

* Accessible to dispatcher or supervisor for daily assignments

* Assumes charge of the bus and passengers while the bus is in route and is responsible for the safety and conduct of those transported

* Maintains a good working relationship with the principals and maintains a disciplined decorum of the bus conducive to safety and protection of property

* Assists and instructs pupils in proper loading and unloading procedures

* Operates according to assigned schedules and routes

* Renders assistance, if needed, when the bus breaks down or is involved in an accident

* Makes neat, legible and accurate transportation records as required

* Reports discipline problems to the transportation supervisor and to the principal

* Covers routes and/or other runs as the supervisor or dispatcher directs

* Transports only authorized students and adult sponsors

* Maintains a clean bus externally and internally

* Reports maintenance problems to maintenance foreman in a timely manner

* Attends all required staff developments

* Demonstrates leadership with proper attendance and punctuality

* Follows the chain of command as noted in organizational policy

* Uses time wisely to ensure productivity and efficiency

* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned)

* Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) preferred

* At least 21 years of age

* Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class A or

B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements

* Must be able to drive a vehicle with Air-Brakes

* Type 3 driving record that meets the District's standard for operations of motor vehicles

* Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and drug tests and annual physical exam

* Meet all state (TEA) qualifications for school bus drivers

* Competency to complete required bus driver safety training

* Exceptional communications, public relations and interpersonal skills

* Must be able to communicate effectively in speaking, reading, and writing Bilingual preferred

* minimum 1 year school bus driving experience

* Ability to driver multiple types of buses (Type A, B, C, D Bus)

* Trained in Special Needs Transportation, or willing to be trained within 30 days of employment