Company:
Hidalgo Co.
Location: McAllen
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $32,752.00 Annually
Location : McAllen, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2024-02441
Department: HEAD START PROGRAM
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 11/8/2024 4:00 PM Central
Work Hours:: Shift hours may vary
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 2
Grade:: N/A
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Additional Requirements: Employee will be randomly tested for use of drugs. Need appropriate or correct vision, requires ability to judge distance and space relationship, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, and requires ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have a current T.B. skin test. Applicant is required to provide copies of diplomas and certificates of achievements with application.
General Description
This position is responsible for transporting students in buses on scheduled trips. This includes transporting students from home to school and return home, to and from providers, and any field trips that are scheduled. The driver is to utilize extreme caution in the loading and unloading of passengers, driving safely and maintaining good behavior by the students on the bus. As the driver he/she is responsible for the care and maintenance of the vehicle. Is responsible for the conduct of the Bus Aide assigned to the bus and should demonstrate courtesy, respect and positive attitude when relating to children, parents and service providers in the course of his/her duties.
Examples of Work Performed
Drives the students in a safe and prudent manner whenever the schedule directs.
Maintains good behavior and order on the school bus, sees that passengers buckle up while driving.
Maintains various records concerning trips made, situations that occur, parent consents, mileage, maintenance log, and the general care of the vehicle.
Maintains a regular schedule to assure students arrive at school and/or to arrive at appointments on timely and coordinately fashion.
Must maintain and service the use of two-way radio and use professional language.
Is accountable for all reports turned in on a daily/weekly basis required for the job.
Reports to be given to clerk for the department.
Must attend all trainings deemed necessary by the Executive Director to comply with TDFPS Child Care of Minimum Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Texas Education Agency.
Adhere to and maintain the obligations as described in the Confidentiality Policies of the agency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.
Education and Experience
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must have Texas CDL drivers license with endorsement (P) Passenger and of (A) Air Brakes.
Must keep a current Region I Bus Driver Certification.
Employee will be randomly tested for use of drugs.
Need appropriate or correct vision, requires ability to judge distance and space relationship, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, and requires ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Must have an automobile and current liability insurance for job related travel.
Must have a current T.B. skin test.
APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTS WITH APPLICATION.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent?
02
Do you have a Texas CDL driver's license with endorsement (P) Passenger and of (A) Air Brakes?
03
Do you have a current Region I Bus Driver Certification?
04
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish proficient)?
05
Do you have an automobile and current liability insurance for job related travel?
Required Question
Location : McAllen, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2024-02441
Department: HEAD START PROGRAM
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 11/8/2024 4:00 PM Central
Work Hours:: Shift hours may vary
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 2
Grade:: N/A
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Additional Requirements: Employee will be randomly tested for use of drugs. Need appropriate or correct vision, requires ability to judge distance and space relationship, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, and requires ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have a current T.B. skin test. Applicant is required to provide copies of diplomas and certificates of achievements with application.
General Description
This position is responsible for transporting students in buses on scheduled trips. This includes transporting students from home to school and return home, to and from providers, and any field trips that are scheduled. The driver is to utilize extreme caution in the loading and unloading of passengers, driving safely and maintaining good behavior by the students on the bus. As the driver he/she is responsible for the care and maintenance of the vehicle. Is responsible for the conduct of the Bus Aide assigned to the bus and should demonstrate courtesy, respect and positive attitude when relating to children, parents and service providers in the course of his/her duties.
Examples of Work Performed
Drives the students in a safe and prudent manner whenever the schedule directs.
Maintains good behavior and order on the school bus, sees that passengers buckle up while driving.
Maintains various records concerning trips made, situations that occur, parent consents, mileage, maintenance log, and the general care of the vehicle.
Maintains a regular schedule to assure students arrive at school and/or to arrive at appointments on timely and coordinately fashion.
Must maintain and service the use of two-way radio and use professional language.
Is accountable for all reports turned in on a daily/weekly basis required for the job.
Reports to be given to clerk for the department.
Must attend all trainings deemed necessary by the Executive Director to comply with TDFPS Child Care of Minimum Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Texas Education Agency.
Adhere to and maintain the obligations as described in the Confidentiality Policies of the agency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.
Education and Experience
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must have Texas CDL drivers license with endorsement (P) Passenger and of (A) Air Brakes.
Must keep a current Region I Bus Driver Certification.
Employee will be randomly tested for use of drugs.
Need appropriate or correct vision, requires ability to judge distance and space relationship, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, and requires ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Must have an automobile and current liability insurance for job related travel.
Must have a current T.B. skin test.
APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTS WITH APPLICATION.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Texas CDL driver's license with endorsement (P) Passenger and of (A) Air Brakes?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a current Region I Bus Driver Certification?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish proficient)?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have an automobile and current liability insurance for job related travel?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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