Primary Purpose: Through the Ennis ISD Transportation Department's Lion Pride Safety and Training Academy, successfullycomplete the coursework ensuring Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brake, passenger (P), andschool bus (S) endorsements, and enrollment for the Texas Department of Public Safety certificate 20-hour School Bus Driver Safety Course. Apprentices with CDL must complete course requirements within 30 calendar days. Apprentices without CDL must complete course requirements within 60 calendar days.
Education/Certification:- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License
- Valid Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License preferred
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age Must possess a current and valid Class C Driver's License Ability to pass pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug test, andDOT Physical from district designated physician.
- Ability to meet Texas DPS requirements for School Bus Driver record check. Must have less than10 accumulative points at time of request.
- Ability to pass Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearing House Query
- Ability to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certificate if training and CDL license wereobtained after 7 February 2022
- Must be able to pass Annual DOT Physical, participate in DOT Random Drug/Alcohol Testing asrequired by CFR.49 and pass annual FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties:
Reliable, punctual, attendance is expected and essential Within 15 calendar days of employment, complete ELDT training curriculum, and obtain requiredair brake, P and S endorsements • Obtain enrollment card for Texas DPS 20-hour School Bus Driver Safety Course
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None. Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Workoutside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes. Select applicable acknowledgement: Apprentices without CDL
- Failure to complete the course, obtain the Class B CDL with required air brake, P and Sendorsements, and obtain a DPS 20-hour School Bus Driver Safety Course enrollment certificatefrom the regional service center, within 60 calendar days, will result in the employee's resignation. Apprentices with CDL
- Failure to complete the course, obtain the required air brake, P and S endorsements, and obtain aDPS 20-hour School Bus Driver Safety Course enrollment certificate from the regional servicecenter, within 30 calendar days, will result in the employee's resignation.
Additional days may be added to either classification for school holidays.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are notan exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
