School Bus Driver; Part Time Job Port Arthur area,Texas USA,Transportation

Position: School Bus Driver (Part Time)

School Bus Driver (Part Time)

Bob Hope School Districtwide - Port Arthur, Texas

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Job Details

Job : 4821467

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPENS:05/01/2025

CLOSES:Until Filled

JOB TITLE:School Bus Driver (Part Time)

STATUS:Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Transportation/ Bob Hope School

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide safe, orderly, and efficient transportation of students to and from school and on extracurricular trips.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Class B (or

A) commercial driver's license with “P” and “S” endorsement and air brake approval (absence of restriction “L”)
Successfully complete twenty (20) hour Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course within first six months of employment
Attend and successfully complete triennial eight (8) hour refresher courses

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

Must have current Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver Certification
Must be able to pass an annual physical and mental examination as required by Texas Department of Public Safety
Must maintain an acceptable driving record for school bus drivers as defined by Texas Department of Public Safety

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol screenings as required by federal law
Ability to complete and maintain required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to proficiently read, write, and communicate verbally in English and understand instructions for safety procedures
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus and other fleet vehicles

Experience:

Experience as a school bus driver preferred but not required
Experience working with children preferred but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

School Bus Driver:

Report to work in accordance with assigned work schedule

Maintain cooperative relationship with staff members, administrators, school, and community

Adhere Bob Hope School personnel policies and procedures and fleet policy

Perform and document a pre-trip and post-trip inspection on every vehicle driven according to approved Bob Hope School Fleet Policy and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines and report all defects in writing to the School Office immediately

Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs

Exercise caution and safety while driving; obey all traffic laws and safety guidelines for school buses.

Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules as written and communicate changes to appropriate office staff School Bus Driver (Part Time)

Ensure student safety while loading and unloading students

Maintain student discipline to ensure the safety of students being transported, address student discipline issues using approved techniques, and communicate with school personnel regarding student behavior on the bus

Report and complete all required documentation for vehicle collisions, vehicle damage, and student injuries

Keep assigned bus cleaned and fueled

Drive bus to pick up and/or drop off students on scheduled routes as needed

Drive bus to and from extracurricular trips as needed

Maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning student transportation for Bob Hope School

Attend training as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Equipment Used:

Buffer, auto scrubber, wet/dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer and extractor, power washer, and propane burnisher, power tools, and other equipment as needed

Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to understand verbal instructions. Ability to cope with ever-changing traffic environment.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling,…