Transportation Driver Trainee

Pearland ISD

Pearland, TX Full-time
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Job Description

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

Qualifications

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.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Licenses And Certifications
  • Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
  • 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
  • Maintain emotional control; ability to communicate effectively; ability to maintain effective control over groups of students
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Participate in theory and behind-the-wheel training to become licensed, certified, and prepared to serve as a school bus driver