Van Driver in Austin, Texas

First things First : Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America.

Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

Why join as a Van Driver? For many reasons

• NEW $17.50 / HR Starting Wage!
• No experience necessary! We train!
• 6 HR Daily Guarantee!

About the Position

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

Overview

Dollar General Inbound Truck Drivers are responsible for picking up and delivering product between DCs, rail heads, and / or vendors.

Responsible for safely operating the vehicle and transporting all freight which will include interstate and intrastate deliveries.

Job Details

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Transport product in a safe, efficient, and timely manner adhering to all DG specific policies and state and federal regulations.

Transport product between Dollar General DCs and from vendors as needed.

Provide professional customer service to all parties including vendors and distribution employees.

Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations along with required Dollar General paperwork associated to the work being performed

Ensure operation of the vehicle is in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS :

Available for routine overnight travel

Ability to enter and exit the vehicle's cab numerous times each day

Ability to access and manually release fifth wheel lever and tandem pins which requires horizontal pulling with a force of 100 pounds at a height of 44 inches and pulling with a force of 100 pounds at a height of 38 inches

Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, secure freight

Ability to work in severe weather conditions both heat and cold

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Knowledge of all applicable Department of Transportation ( DOT ) Regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT, including any drug / alcohol test

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bus Drivers who want to drive their career forward! Capital Metro is looking for candidates who want to make a positive difference and serve their community through transportation.

No CDL? No problem! We can help you obtain your CDL during your PAID training.

Benefits :

• $22.66 / hour starting pay
• Up to $5,000 Hiring Bonus!
• $7,500 Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates
• $250 Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Refer your Friends and Family and get up to $1,000!
• Paid Training, Guaranteed Hours, plus Overtime
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays including your Birthday and Anniversary Date!
• 4% 401k Contribution
• CDL training is provided for all non-CDL drivers without Passenger Endorsement
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, & Disability coverage for eligible employees
• Strict cleaning and sanitizing protocols are in place to protect all employees and passengers
• Free personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc.) provided
• Free COVID-19 vaccinations

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Operates various types of transit buses in accord with Capital Metro Transportation Authority and our third-party service provider, MV Transportation's policies, directives and procedures and in compliance with Federal and Texas laws and regulations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current bus routes and stops within the service area as well as the current fare structure and bus pass programs.
• Conducts self in an appropriate manner at all times, while working in a diverse environment, assuring a professional quality of service to all external and internal customers.
• Provides assistance to disabled customers, including assistance in boarding and de-boarding, safely securing wheelchairs and announcing stops.
• Performs various physical duties to successfully complete job responsibilities. These can include but are not limited to, boarding and de-boarding transit buses, operating the wheelchair lift / ramp, assisting mobility impaired passengers board or de-board transit buses, securing wheelchairs using a restraint system, lifting the bike rack, lifting baggage compartment doors as may be required.

MV DRIVERS ARE :

Committed to helping others with a smile and positive attitude every day

Dedicated and punctual individuals with a strong work ethic

Responsible for passenger, community, and personal safety

Always friendly and deliver safe, reliable, transportation in a drug free work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU BRING

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a drug screen and physical
• Hold a current and valid Driver license
• Demonstrate excellent customer service
• Must be able to communicate in English; written and verbal
• No resume necessary

During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.

MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

ABOUT US

Cap Metro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out.

In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.

ABOUT THE TEAM

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Work with a diverse, collaborative and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
• Utilize our free and reduced fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
• If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Child Care and Learning Center.

and much more!

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Capital Metro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Metro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.

Part-Time Corporate Internship Transportation Specialist

San Juan Diego Catholic High School, just south of downtown Austin, is looking for a part-time transportation specialist to transport students to-and-from their Corporate Internship (work-study) sites.

Routes are approximately 7 : 45 to 9 : 30 am and 3 : 15 to 5 : 15 pm. Extra driving assignments available, including field trips and athletics.

Duties : Operates school vehicle in a safe and efficient manner being attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers.

Ensures that their vehicle is operating properly each day by inspecting the brakes, tires and other mechanical components.

Follows all traffic laws and is in compliance with Federal and Texas motor vehicle regulations. Drives all routes exactly as designated in writing.

Responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies.

Maintains daily travel logs including the amount of fuel used and miles driven, which is turned in weekly to the Transportation Coordinator.

Reports all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries to the Director of Transportation.

May include light lifting under 40 lbs.

Ministerial Character

The principal is the visible foundation of the school which the Bishop has entrusted to the principal. The principal makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the school.

In order to fulfill this mission, the principal employs suitable, chosen collaborators. The principal shares with them Christ's mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed in the school help to extend the ministry of the principal in particular ways as outlined in the job description.

Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the principal in the performance of the principal's ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be at least 25 years of age.

Applicant must be certified as per the following : a valid State of Texas issued driver's license and / or valid State of Texas commercial driver's license (CDL).

A CDL is preferred. San Juan Diego will assist in obtaining your CDL if you desire

Must be an insured driver.

This position requires understanding of Texas motor vehicle laws.

Applicant must be able to read and write in English.

Applicant must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with school officials. Applicant must foster an environment of cooperation and respect with the students.

A motor vehicle record check and a criminal background check will be performed.

Applicant must complete a Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity Ministry (EIM) Workshop.

Applicant must complete a certified Bus Driver Safety Course with Region 13.

SJD will pay for this training)

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.

We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

This is a part-time position with the following split shift schedule :

5 : 30 AM - 8 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 pm- 4 : 45 PM

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for driving a school bus on an assigned route, while ensuring students' safety in the school bus.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to safety rules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification

High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Must be 21 years of age or older

Minimum of 1 year experience driving a commercial vehicle preferred

Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License Class B with a P and S Passenger endorsement

No record of DWI or convictions for the past 10 years and acceptable driving record according to the Texas Department of Public Safety Standards

Maintain an acceptable driving record while according to the Texas Department of Public Safety Standards while employed with Legacy Traditional Schools

Must pass pre-employment annual State required physical examination

Must pass pre-employment drug / alcohol test

Must read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Must be able to evacuate a school bus

Must be able to operate any size automatic transmission bus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note : The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions

Inform children about safety regulations and practices and maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases

Monitor students with special health problems while in bus; receiving written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, administering first aid, and calling for emergency assistance

Clean and maintain a clean bus exterior and interior

Fuel the buses

Does related paper work as required (completing and filing), such as time sheets, mileage records, defect sheets, accident forms, etc

Operate communication equipment to communicate with the transportation office.

Follow established procedures and techniques to meet high standards of cleanliness, health and safety and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

Report to work in a timely manner as per assigned work schedule

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to lift and / or carry moderate weight (15-44 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, travel infrequently within the District and occasionally outside the district / county, may experience prolonged and irregular work hours, and work with frequent interruptions

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to hear)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, gloves)

Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

May be exposed to body fluids and other contagions.

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you work hard, learn, have fun and always do your best. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students’ success, you’ll experience :

A. our colorful school spirit

B. a fulfilling career

C. a culture of connection

D. our spirit of tradition

E. the benefits of being the best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part-time roles.

Invest in your future with retirement plans - Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6% employer matching, Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS and Texas participate in the Texas retirement TRS.

Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness, equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best, which is why we are proud to call all our employees educators.