Bus Driver​/Trainer

Bus Driver/Trainer

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: Immediately

Operate school buses and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and authorized passengers on assigned routes and activities. Assist the transportation department by training and mentoring prospective school bus drivers in accordance with Texas state requirements and district procedures.

• Clear and valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements required.
• Valid TxDOT physical required.
• Completion of School Bus Driver Safety Training 20-hour course required.
• Certified School Bus Driver Trainer preferred or ability to become certified through the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) within district-established timeline.
• Must maintain active membership with TAPT.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug testing requirements and annual physical examination.
• Ability to complete and maintain required bus driver safety training certifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior and maintain appropriate student discipline.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to safely operate school buses and related equipment.
• Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate prospective school bus drivers.
• Knowledge of school transportation safety regulations and procedures.

• Minimum of two (2) years of school bus driving experience required.

• Drive school bus daily following assigned routes and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities and special events as assigned.
• Anticipate traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to district and state specifications to ensure buses can be operated safely.
• Maintain assigned bus in a clean condition and ensure appropriate fuel levels are maintained.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical concerns and complete all required documentation and reports.

• Instruct students on proper safety procedures, including entering, exiting, and riding the bus safely.
• Supervise students while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, including street crossings when necessary.
• Conduct emergency evacuation procedures when situations warrant.
• Maintain appropriate discipline and effective behavior management on the bus.
• Report student discipline concerns to appropriate administrators and communicate with parents and school staff when appropriate.

• Train prospective school bus drivers in accordance with district procedures and Texas state transportation requirements.
• Provide instruction on safe vehicle operation, pre-trip inspections, student management, emergency procedures, and transportation regulations.
• Conduct behind-the‑wheel and route training for new or prospective drivers.
• Evaluate trainee progress and communicate performance concerns or recommendations to the transportation administration.
• Assist with maintaining training documentation and records required by the district and state agencies.
• Attend required TAPT training courses, workshops, and certification programs to maintain trainer qualifications.
• Train potential drivers between regularly assigned morning and afternoon bus routes.

• Observe all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
• Ensure proper condition of all emergency equipment including first aid kits, fire extinguishers, reflective triangles, and other required safety equipment.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work areas when possible and promptly report conditions that cannot be corrected immediately.
• Report hazardous road or route conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain all required safety certifications and follow district emergency procedures…