Job Description

Driver In Training Bus Driver

Gonzales ISD is seeking motivated individuals interested in becoming a School Bus Driver through our Driver in Training Program. This is a paid training opportunity designed to prepare candidates to obtain the required Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and pursue a full-time Bus Driver position with the District.

The program includes required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), classroom/theory instruction, behind-the-wheel training, range training, safety procedures, and student transportation practices.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid CDL Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or meet the requirements to obtain the required permit through the district's training program within one month.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully pass a background check and, upon obtaining the required CDL permit and passing all five required exams, successfully complete the required drug screening and DOT physical prior to beginning the driving training component.
• Must be able to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Must communicate effectively with students, staff, and transportation personnel.
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must successfully complete all required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and CDL training requirements.

Driver Training Program

The Driver in Training Program provides the required ELDT for a Class B CDL and Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Training Area - Training Component - Requirement

Class B CDL - Theory - Minimum 80% passing score

Behind-the-Wheel - Public Road - 40 clock hours

Behind-the-Wheel - Range - 15 clock hours

Passenger (P) Endorsement - Theory - Minimum 80% passing score

Behind-the-Wheel - Public Road - 15 clock hours

Behind-the-Wheel - Range - 8 clock hours

School Bus (S) Endorsement - Theory - Minimum 80% passing score

Behind-the-Wheel - Public Road - 10 clock hours minimum

Behind-the-Wheel - Range - 8 clock hours

Range training includes:

• Parking
• Maneuvering
• Driving in a controlled area

The District will cover the required training costs associated with the Driver in Training Program. Trainees must successfully complete all applicable training and licensing requirements before applying for an available full-time Bus Driver position.

Compensation:

• Training time is paid.
• Training rate: $15.00 per hour
• Upon successful completion of the required training and licensing requirements, trainees may apply for an available full-time Bus Driver position.
• Full-time Bus Driver compensation will be based on the District's applicable Bus Driver pay rate.

Equipment Used:

• Bus drivers and trainees may operate or use the following equipment:
• Power lifts and ramps
• Fire extinguisher
• Evacuation blanket or ramp
• First Aid Kit / Body Fluids Management Kit
• Kinedyne wheelchair tie-downs
• Seat belts and/or vest restraints, as needed
• Two-way radio and/or communication devices
• Wheel chocks
• Belt cutter
• Back support belt
• School bus safety and emergency equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Remain alert and monitor student behavior and safety needs
• Maintain emotional control and professionalism
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, transportation personnel, and dispatch
• Maintain appropriate control and supervision of groups of students
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changing transportation conditions
• Follow established safety procedures and instructions

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Frequent lifting of 1050 pounds
• Occasional lifting of 50100 pounds
• Infrequent lifting of more than 100 pounds with assistance
• Moderate lifting and carrying
• Prolonged sitting while operating a school bus
• Frequent reaching and repetitive hand/arm movements
• Occasional walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, vehicle fumes, and moving mechanical parts
• Possible exposure to body fluids and other contagions
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Work in, on, and around school buses and other transportation vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and assist students with evacuation or other safety procedures as needed

Employment Upon Completion:

• Successful completion of the Driver in Training Program and required CDL/endorsement requirements does not guarantee employment. Trainees who successfully complete the program and meet all District employment requirements will be eligible to apply for an available full-time Bus Driver position.

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