Bus Driver - AISD

Bus Driver - AISD

Amarillo ISD Transportation - Amarillo, Texas

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Job : 5532083

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Open Until Filled

Operate school bus/school activity bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons. This position will primarily transport students/staff for in town and out of town travel for extracurricular events which take place each week. This position will assist with bus routes if needed.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred

Certification / License: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Must be 18 years of age;
Ability to operate bus;
Pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam;
Complete required bus driver safety training;
Follow written and verbal instructions;
Utilize maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses;
Manage student behavior;
Communicate effectively with others

Minimum Experience: One year experience commercial bus driving is preferred.

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); 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 (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

• Drive bus route if needed, following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities which will include in district and out of district travel.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to‑date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.80 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Michael Hernandez, HR Specialist
• Transportation
• Phone:
• Email: michael.hernandez