Bus Driver in Training - Transportation
Fort Worth, Texas
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: $15 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Bus Drivers
Date Posted:
10/11/2024
Location:
TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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Bus Driver in Training - Transportation
Reports to: Coordinator II - Safety & Training - Transportation
Hourly Rate: $15
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
A Driver in Training will be trained by Transportation staff to obtain a commercial driver's license with (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsement. This is a Part-Time Hourly position not to exceed 90 days. Upon successful completion of necessary classroom and behind-the-wheel training requirements for the position, the Driver in Training will transition to a School Bus Driver role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supporting District Operations/Bus Drivers
Date Posted:
10/11/2024
Location:
TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
  Additional Information: Show/Hide
Bus Driver in Training - Transportation
Reports to: Coordinator II - Safety & Training - Transportation
Hourly Rate: $15
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
A Driver in Training will be trained by Transportation staff to obtain a commercial driver's license with (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsement. This is a Part-Time Hourly position not to exceed 90 days. Upon successful completion of necessary classroom and behind-the-wheel training requirements for the position, the Driver in Training will transition to a School Bus Driver role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Attends all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
- Attends all classroom preparation for written exams.
- Performs behind-the-wheel preparation for road tests.
- Participate in training to learn to maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections.
- Participate in training to learn to maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials and parents.
- Participate in training to learn to fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery, and cleaning headlights.
- Participate in training to learn to utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
- Participate in training to learn to perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Rides along with Bus Drivers on regular and special events to learn routes and practical application of student management techniques.
- Observes all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Ensures proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, and reflector.
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Reports any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, and road signs.
- Knowledge of how to conduct pre/post trip inspections.
- Skill in time management and problem solving.
- Skill in reading a map.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Ability to read signs, route descriptions, and maps, calculate mileage and route times, and complete route descriptions, incident reports, and mileage reports.
- Ability to use manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
- Ability to distinguish color differences of traffic lights and transportation signage.
- Ability to have sharp vision and hearing within professionally determined normal ranges with correction, if needed.
- Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
- Ability to manage student behavior.
- Ability to operate a bus, read bus routes, adjust routes, and complete assigned bus routes as required.
- Ability to use computer/software, including email, to complete work assignments.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Travels to school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations, and other destinations and professional meetings, as required.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a school bus, conduct pre/post trip inspections, and clean the bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; moderate standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent sitting; frequent walking; frequent use of hands for fine manipulation, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching, including keyboarding and use of mouse, and operation of video display terminal; frequent driving.
- Lifting: Must exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (such as lifting students in wheelchairs), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Environment: Indoors 25%, in controlled environment, 75% outdoors, in uncontrolled environment; frequent exposure to weather elements, extreme heat/cold, noise, hazardous chemicals, vehicle fumes, dust, and vibration to hand and arm from steering wheel; works around moving vehicles; regularly works irregular hours, and occasionally works prolonged hours.
- Vision: Performs tasks requiring sharp vision (close and distance), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; with or without corrective lenses.
- Hearing: Performs tasks requiring sharp hearing, to distinguish sounds within the vehicle and hear sounds in the external environment despite distractions; with or without corrective lenses.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
- Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency preferred.
- Certification/License:
- Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required;
- Clear and valid Texas CDL Class B driver's license with (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsement or ability to obtain license within 90 days after employment;
- Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required.
- Experience: Must have an acceptable driving record; see Insurability Requirements below.
- Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass annual physical.
- Must be able to complete a 20-hour course while in training, and a recurring 8-hour course to maintain the CDL license.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
- Driving and accident record:
- NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
- moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
- failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
- equipment violations.
- NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
- NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
- NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
- NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
- NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
- NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
- NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
- NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
- NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
- NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
- Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.
Created: 2024-10-16
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Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Fort Worth
ZIP: 76164
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