Bus Driver
Job in
Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 32118, USA
Listing for:
Waco ISD
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
-
Transportation
Bus Driver, Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location
Student Transportation Services
Job Title: Bus Driver
Wage/Hour Status: Non‑exempt/At‑Will
Reports To: Manager – Transportation Operations
Pay Grade/Days: 308/175
Dept./School: Student Transportation Services
Date Revised: April 2024
Primary Purpose
Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Must be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
- Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
- 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
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to operate bus
Experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.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 situation 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.Complete required trainings; maintain safety certification.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Effectively follow written and verbal instructions, directions, and procedures.Communicate effectively with others, including students, parents, staff, and community.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 Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Working Conditions
Tobacco Free
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
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…
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