Bus Driver - Transportation (2026-2027)

School Bus Driver

Minimum Salary: $27.48 per hour/Days: 178

Primary Purpose: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Safely operate and transport students and other authorized persons safely and efficiently to and from designated locations.

Qualifications: Must have a safe driving record Must be 20 years of age or older Must have a high school diploma or GED Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to obtain one within six weeks of employment

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to pass U.S. D.O.T physical exam and drug tests Ability to complete required bus driver safety training Ability to respond in emergency situations Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment Ability to manage student behavior Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to work as a team with the monitor Proficient map reading skills

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.

2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.

3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.

4. Perform pre and post trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify shop of issues or needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.

5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

7. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management tools for student discipline problems. Immediately report problems to transportation utilizing the Student Conduct/Safety Report. Ensure all reports are accurate and received in a timely manner.

Safety

8. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.

9. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure that all safety equipment is used correctly i.e. seat belts, harnesses, and help students use safety devices when needed.

10. Ensure emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors are in good condition and proper working order.

11. Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and administering first aid, if necessary.

12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.

13. Maintain all driver compliance certifications, renewing at least two months in advance.

Other

14. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office and other drivers.

15. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas, and number of passengers transported.

16. Attend monthly Safety Meeting.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather; exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular hours or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to work with frequent interruptions.