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Primary Purpose:
Provide safe, efficient, and quality transportation services for students on their trips to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
Qualifications:
Acceptable report from criminal history inquiry
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License Class B with “P” and “S” endorsements or training will be provided.
Acceptable driving record as obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass pre-employment annual State DOT required physical examination.
Must pass annual FMCSA DOT required drug and alcohol test.
Official citizenship documentation
Age 25 or older, unless pre-approved by insurance underwriters
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Successfully complete twenty (20) hour Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course
within first six months of employment
Attend and successfully complete triennial eight (8) hour refresher Texas DPS School Bus Driver Certification Course.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
Proper and acceptable legal techniques of passenger [physical] restraint when necessary as a final resort.
Experience
Nonnecessary; will be trained by school district personnel
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Driver of regular route school bus is charged with the responsibility of the students’ safety and well-being while students are in route and otherwise in the custody of transportation services.
Equipment Used:
Type C school buses
Two-way radio for communication with dispatcher and other buses, various emergency equipment included in each school bus
Electronic time clock
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential of the job. Lifts/carries 10-50 pounds frequently, 50-60 pounds occasionally, more than 60 pounds infrequently with assistance. Pushing/pulling 10-70 pounds sporadically. Safely operate bus, including steering, operating pedals, opening/ closing doors, within confined space of driver’s seat. Evacuate bus through confined space of emergency exits. Continual sitting, walking climbing or reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions. Occasional bending stooping, bending kneeling. Work outside and inside, around vehicles and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$36k-46k (estimate)
01/28/2024
12/31/2049
visd.net
VICTORIA, TX
3,000 - 7,500
1898
SHERRY GORSUCH
$50M - $200M
Elementary & Secondary Education
Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas currently spans 612 square miles of excellence. Victoria ISD boasts more than 13,000 students, with two Head Start locations, 14 elementary schools, seven secondary campuses, and two alternative schools. The VISD prides itself on its vast spectrum of academic programs. These include advanced academics, gifted and talented classes, bilingual, pre-AP classes, dual credit courses, AVID, dyslexia, and a whole host of educational opportunities through the special education department. Students have the opportunity to participate in academic as... well as extracurricular sports. VISD students are able to showcase their athletic skills in basketball, football, baseball, golf, volleyball, powerlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, soccer, golf, tennis, swimming, track & field, kickball, and powerlifting. In the Victoria Independent School District, fine arts thrive. The students are able to participate in theater, band, orchestra, choir, dance, mariachi, guitar, ballet folklorico and art. Thanks to the people of Victoria, the fine arts students and community have a state-of-the-art fine arts facility. The district has been awarded a Superior financial rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.
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