Bus Driver Trainee

Job Title:

Bus Driver Trainee

Reports to:

Director of Transportation Dept./School:
Transportation Date Revised: 4/2019 Primary

Purpose:

Three stage training program that will train individual to obtain their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and secure a bus driver position with GCISD.

• Must be 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass DOT physical and alcohol/drug tests
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with DPS standards
• Acceptable criminal history record

• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to train to safely operate bus

• Stage 1 – Classroom Training
• Paid classroom training for driver’s permit prep at $15.50 per/hr. Training scheduled M-F from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. for approximately 1 week.
• Transport to DPS in school bus for written tests.

• Stage 2 - Permit Obtained
• Behind the wheel training begins ($17 per/hr.) Schedule DPS road test at this time. Training scheduled M-F from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 8 hours on Saturdays. Duration of Stage 2 - 3-4 weeks.

• Stage 3 – DPS Road Test
• Obtain class B CDL w/ P & S endorsements
• After a third failed CDL exam attempt, the driver trainee will be released from employment with GCISD.

• Stage 4 - Graduate to driver position at $21.50 per/hr.

Drivers that successfully pass the training program will be required to commit to 180 school workdays starting from the day they obtained their commercial driver’s license.

• Maintain emotional control under stressful conditions;
• Prolonged sitting, reaching, twisting, walking, high steps, and repetitive hand/arm motions;
• Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes;
• Ability to lift or drag 25-40 pounds in an emergency.
• Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands and when interacting with employees, visitors, and the public.

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher, seat belts, car seats, broom, two-way radio