Charter Bus Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Department: Transportation
Job Status: Part Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: School Bus Supervisor
Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required: 0%
Work Schedule: Split Shift
Positions Supervised: None
Monday - Friday
Star Shuttle and Charter offers our drivers new air conditioned buses, flexible schedules and if interested, the opportunity to learn how to drive motor coaches during the weekends and school breaks! We are a family owned and operated business that always goes the distance in the way we treat our clients and employees.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Minimum of 2 year experience driving a commercial or large vehicle (desired)
• Valid Texas Commerical Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Passenger endorsement or training will be provided (No record of DWI or convictions for the past 10 years and acceptable driving records according to Texas Department of Public Safety standards
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment annual State required physical examination
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Follow safety rules as students' board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience:
2 plus years of experience(desired)
Certifications & Licenses:
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Passenger endorsement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand O
Walk O
Sit C
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
10 lbs or less O
21-50 lbs N
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs N
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job will be performed most of the time in a motor vehicle with a controlled atmosphere and moderate noise level. Occasionally the employee will perform some outside activities.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.