School Bus Driver - Natchitoches, LA

Ecco Ride • Part-time • Natchitoches, LA, US • $16 / hour • 2m ago

Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for midday and after-school shifts.

**BONUS OFFER**

CDL Holders with P&S Endorsements could receive up to $1,000 in your first year of employment.

Not A CDL holder? You can still receive up to $500 in your first year of employment in bonuses.

**TRAINING**

We offer FREE CDL Prep courses to help you get your CDL Permit.

We also offer paid training for CDL Permit Holders to get your CDL with P&S Endorsements.

Driver

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well-being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well-maintained
Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route
Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety
Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration
Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary
Keeping the bus clean and free of trash
Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed
Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns
Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents

Qualifications:

Valid class E driver’s license
Must be over the age of 21 (25 In the State of Tennessee)
Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
A clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Physical health and stamina to work long hours
Excellent vision and good hearing
Patient, responsible, and reliable

Physical Requirements:

· Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.

· Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.

· Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds

· Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals

Benefits

· Life Insurance

· 401k with Matching Contributions

· Voluntary Benefits

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Additional Life Insurance

· LTD

· STD

· Critical Illness

· Accident Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity