SCHOOL BUS DRIVER GBJ Inc - Houston, TX, chevron_right
Houston, TX, United States
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Job Details Job Location GBJ Inc - Houston, TX Description To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* General responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
* Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
* May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
* Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
* Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to policy
* Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
* Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
* Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
* Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
* Performs related duties as required
Requirements
* Driver must meet and maintain all D.O.T. qualifications which include but are not limited to drug test and D.O.T. physicals, vision and hearing.
* Obtain and maintain a valid CDL with a Class B and with the proper endorsements which include passenger, school bus, and air brakes.
* Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
* Minimum 5 years experience (preferred)
* Must have clean MVR
* Drivers must be able to read and speak and understand English
* Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
* Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
* Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving