Company:
Dallas Independent School District
Location: Dallas
Closing Date: 05/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
- Must be willing to work flexible hours
- Presents a positive role model for patrons that supports the goals of Dallas ISD
- Works effectively with others
- Reports to work on time, is reliable for regular and overtime work, and is absent only with good cause
- Exhibits good judgement in decision making and problem solving
- Recognizes needs of job and suggests ways to improve efficiency and productivity
- Operates a bus safely and efficiently transporting pupils to and from school and related activities
- Follows the Dallas ISD Driver Code of Conduct
- Accessible to dispatcher or supervisor for daily assignments
- Assumes charge of the bus and passengers while the bus is in route and is responsible for the safety and conduct of those transported
- Maintains a good working relationship with the principals and maintains a disciplined decorum of the bus conducive to safety and protection of property
- Assists and instructs pupils in proper loading and unloading procedures
- Operates according to assigned schedules and routes
- Renders assistance, if needed, when the bus breaks down or is involved in an accident
- Makes neat, legible and accurate transportation records as required
- Reports discipline problems to the transportation supervisor and to the principal
- Covers routes and/or other runs as the supervisor or dispatcher directs
- Transports only authorized students and adult sponsors
- Maintains a clean bus externally and internally
- Reports maintenance problems to maintenance foreman in a timely manner
- Attends all required staff developments
- Demonstrates leadership with proper attendance and punctuality
- Follows the chain of command as noted in organizational policy
- Uses time wisely to ensure productivity and efficiency
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned)
- Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) preferred
- Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
- Meet all state (TEA) qualifications for school bus drivers
- Good judgment in decision-making
- Problem solver
- Works effectively with others
- Punctual and reliable
- Communicate effectively
- At least 21 years of age required
- Type 3 driving record that meets the District's standard for operations of motor vehicles
- Must be able to understand and take directions and feedback well
- Must manage multiple tasks while prioritizing the safety of passengers
- Must be able to communicate effectively in speaking, reading, and writing Bilingual preferred
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