Transportation Driver Trainee

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Participate in theory and behind‑the‑wheel training to become licensed, certified, and prepared to serve as a school bus driver.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses And
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Must maintain an acceptable driving record for school bus drivers as defined by Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Must be able to pass an annual physical and mental examination as required by Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Must be able to pass a pre‑employment and periodic drug and alcohol screening as required by federal law
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Working Conditions:
  
  Mental Demands:
  • Maintain emotional control
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to maintain effective control over groups of students
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to perform evacuation procedures
  • Continuous sitting, reaching, bending; repetitive hand and arm motions
  • Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (heat); exposure to vehicle fumes
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds