Long Distance Bus Driver Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Description

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the safe transportation of students, faculty/staff, and others to and from off-site school events (field trips, athletics events, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transport students, faculty/staff and others on school field trips or activity trips.
• Inspect assigned bus daily (prior to the transporting of passengers) to ensure that the bus is in good, clean and safe working condition.
• Clean buses of trash and debris after each use and refuel as needed.
• Ensure that a communication device is present and in proper working order before each trip.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly to the Operations Director, Operations Manager or through identified process(es).
• Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with Duchesne Academy policies and procedures. 
• Report all incidents involving/requiring student discipline.
• Observe and track route timing, such as total time enroute, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
• Follow all procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes and excursions.
• Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; report needs to the Operations Director, Operations Manager or through identified process(es).
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed, and written reports created/completed as required.
• Attend and participate in training, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities/requirements.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current/valid Texas Department Public Safety issued commercial driver's license (CDL), (class B) with passenger endorsement
• Prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a Prek-12th grade independent school.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, road signs, and related information
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong people skills to be empathetic to employees', students', and parents' needs

Upon Hire

• Successfully pass fingerprint-based background check and sexual offender registry information.
• Successfully pass motor vehicle report (MVR) investigation indicating no accidents or other disqualifying traffic violations in the last five years
• Completion of CMG Safe Environment training
• Current CPR certification

Physical Demands

Visual and auditory acuity required for safely operating a bus any time of the day or night; ability to learn and comprehend directions given orally or in writing; ability to identify and obey traffic signs and signals; ability to maintain composure during traffic, especially during emergency events; may be required to drive or move throughout campus and other places for long periods of time. 

Essential Expectations

All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following: 

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices. 
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment. 
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture. 
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner. 
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events. 
• Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor. 
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school. 
• Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families. 
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook. 
• Authentically engage in the school's self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.