Truck Driver - Part Time

To provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating various tractor/trailers transporting equipment to and from school as well as related activities. Maintains the highest level of ethical behavior with transportation, fellow employees and our community.

• Operates/Drives tractor/trailer in a safe manner in accordance with state and federal laws and Comal ISD policy.
• Drives assigned route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Performs vehicle pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with state laws and Comal ISD policy on a daily basis.
• Reports any mechanical problems to shop personnel in accordance with Comal ISD procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Must be able to evacuate the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Must report to duty on time and maintain their route on time and in a safe manner.
• Must immediately report any accident or incident per Comal ISD policy.
• Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Required to present and maintain a neat and clean professional appearance and personal hygiene at all times.
• Must make sure vehicle is properly fueled according to Comal ISD procedures.
• Must complete all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time recording, and vehicle repair requests) and submit in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting teamwork.
• Required to prepare vehicle for inclement weather conditions. Securing tractor/trailers, shutting off all power and closing all windows.
• Must be able to follow route(s) and adhere to established schedules.
• Notify appropriate personnel of upcoming expirations.
• Maintain current Class A CDL license and adhere to district records retention policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education / Certification:
  High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Class A CDL License. Motor vehicle records will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with DOT and TEA standards.
• Special Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Tact and diplomacy; requires a high degree of attention and dexterity in the control of tractor/trailer; practice defensive driving at all times and avoid accidents by safe driving and work habits.
• Experience / Other Requirements:
  Experience as a commercial driver is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must pass a DOT health screening, drug-alcohol test, and criminal background check. Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students and administrators. As a safety-sensitive employee, subject to random substance abuse screening under Comal ISD policy. Must satisfactorily complete and pass all CDL training requirements within 30 days from start of training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
  
  Ability to lift and assist students when necessary; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Conditions include operating in inclement weather, heat and humidity (most buses are not air conditioned), enduring a bumpy ride, and exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents.
• Continual walking, sitting, standing, squatting, stretching, bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, turning, climbing bus steps, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, repetitive hand and arm motions (steering, driving, shifting), lifting 50 lbs or more; talking on radio; seeing, hearing.
• Exposure to dust, traffic fumes, and high noise levels from traffic and passengers.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; may occasionally deal with life-threatening emergencies.

• Operate power lifts and ramps, fire extinguisher, evacuation blanket or ramp, first aid kit, body fluids management kit, and other equipment deemed necessary.