South Texas College Hiring for Bus Driver at McAllen Full Time

Bus Driver

Location: Pecan
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Min Salary: $33,280
Salary Range*:
Temporary End Date (if applicable):
Close Date: 3/18/2024

General Statement of Job:
The Bus Driver transports students, faculty, staff, and others between college campuses and the Park and Ride lot. Responsible for the safe operation of the shuttle buses, which includes daily safety inspections, fueling, and maintaining order in the vehicle. When shuttle service is not required, the Bus Driver assists with other duties, including vehicle cleaning/maintenance, parking/traffic management, security on college property and/or general office duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drives a full-sized passenger bus in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. Drives designated bus routes, fuels bus daily, and removes debris and trash.
3. Discharges riders only at authorized stops.
4. Reports all accidents and incidents, from minor to major, to the dispatch office and supervisor immediately; completes required reports, and submits them to the supervisor.
5. Exercises responsible leadership and provides timely notice when unable to perform duties as scheduled.
6. Maintains order when operating the bus and reports undisciplined individuals to the proper authority.
7. Ensures proper and quick evacuation in case of an emergency.
8. Ensures proper condition of bus by conducting “pre” and “post” trip inspections and completes daily inspection reports.
9. Reports defective equipment to the supervisor.
10. Ensures maintenance of the bus following department procedures.
11. Takes bus for maintenance and repair when needed.
12. Ensures proper and quick evacuation in case of an emergency.
13. Prepares and submits reports that include the number of passengers, trips, hours on route, purchases of gasoline, and mileage.
14. Turns in lost/found items and reports suspicious circumstances/safety hazards in parking lots and on designated bus routes pertaining to.
15. Strives continually to promote the safety, health and comfort of students, faculty, staff, and others in the performance of duties.
16. Maintains knowledge of college bus rules, regulations, and procedures by attending training as specified by the supervisor.
17. Maintains current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and certification as specified by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
18. Strives continually to promote the safety, health and comfort of students, faculty, staff, and others in the performance of duties and maintains confidentiality.
19. Answers questions about schedules, routes, and transfer points.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED required.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

1. Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. In addition, subject to a federal background check.
3. Safety Sensitive position: participation in a drug and alcohol testing program under Federal Transit Administration guidelines is required.
4. Must have a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement.
5. Must have current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card.

Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements:
Notice of Non-Discrimination

For additional information and to apply, visit https://stcjobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/20948

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