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Gonzales ISD

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Gonzales, TX · On-site

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Employer & Industry UsageTraining programs, transit agenciesPublic/private transit companies

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Driver in Training-Bus Driver

Gonzales, TX • On-site

Gonzales ISD
501 - 1,000 employees
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$11.50/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Driver In Training – Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Department: Transportation

Position Type: Temporary / Training Program

Location: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

We are currently seeking motivated individuals interested in becoming a School Bus Driver through our Driver in Training Program. This is a paid training opportunity designed to prepare candidates for a full-time bus driver position upon successful completion.

Trainees will complete 40 hours of driver training, which includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel driving, and safety procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to apply for a full-time bus driver position within the district.

Requirements
  • Must possess a valid CDL Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical
  • Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work effectively with students and staff
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
Program Details
  • 40 hours of paid driver training (classroom & behind-the-wheel)
  • Training includes all required safety and regulatory procedures
  • All training costs are covered by the district
  • Upon successful completion, candidates will be invited to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position
Compensation
  • Training time is paid
  • Rate of pay during training: $11.50/hr
  • Upon successful completion, trainees are eligible to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position
Equipment Used
  • Power lifts and ramps
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Evacuation blanket or ramp
  • First Aid Kit / Body Fluids Management Kit
  • Kinedyne wheelchair tie-downs
  • Seat belts and/or vest restraints, as needed
  • Two-way radio and/or Nextel communication devices
  • Chocks
  • Belt cutter
  • Back support belt
Working Conditions Mental Demands
  • Stay alert and monitor student behavior and safety needs
  • Maintain emotional control and professionalism
  • Communicate effectively with students, staff, and dispatch
  • Manage and maintain control over groups of students
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
  • Frequent lifting of 10–50 lbs; occasional lifting of 50–100 lbs; infrequent lifting over 100 lbs with assistance
  • Prolonged sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm motions
  • Occasional walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
  • Moderate lifting and carrying
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures, vehicle fumes, and moving mechanical parts
  • Possible exposure to body fluids and other contagions
  • Work inside and outside, in and around school buses and other transportation vehicles

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