Bus Driver

Minimum Pay

$24.97/hr

Responsible for the operation of their assigned bus in a safe and proper manner, obeying all state and local laws as well as safety policies and route schedules of the AISD.

• Minimum age 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Pass an annual physical examination
• Possess a CDL License and School Bus Certification or be able to obtain them within 90 days of employment
• Complete district‑instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Satisfactory driving record
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend instructions in English
• Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and/or safety and behavior concerns
• Knowledge relating to operation of district‑owned school buses (preferred)

• Check vehicle before each run
• Clean outside of bus
• Drive bus safely, observing all traffic laws
• Supervise students entering and exiting the bus
• Ensure students’ eligibility
• Sign and complete discipline forms
• Hold Commercial Driver License before operating a bus with students
• Report corrections on computer route sheets
• Suggest and make corrections on route and return sheets to router
• Adhere to two‑mile limits on buses with eligibility problems
• Establish and promote a good relationship with students and parents
• Perform any other duties assigned by managers or director
• Fill in blanks and provide information needed for special trip sheets
• Keep daily log of miles driven and charge the miles to the correct program on time cards
• Provide the Transportation Office with a complete description of assigned route and mileage measurements or any updates needed
• Assign seats on all runs for regular‑education drivers: weekly, first month of school, and monthly thereafter; communicate in English on radio and in person
• Other duties as assigned by director or designee

• District‑owned school buses and related equipment

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 (