Bus Driver Pool

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Reports to: Supervisor of Dispatch Operations

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Transportation

Pay Family: Transportation

PC Assignment: Bus Driver;
Bus Driver Floater

Pay Grade: 03

PC Assignment Code: 81501; 81502

Minimum Salary: $23.50 per hour

Duty Days: 187 days per school year

Position Type: Part-Time

Primary

Purpose:

Ensure the safe, timely, and orderly transportation of students and other authorized personnel on assigned routes and designated locations. Operate a district school bus in full compliance with traffic laws, safety regulations, and district policies.

Education and Certification

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger (P), school bus (S), and air brake endorsements
• Must maintain compliance with all Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing CDL issuance and renewal.
• Note:
  
  Applicants must meet all current DPS and FMCSA eligibility requirements for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver’s license (CDL), including citizenship, lawful presence, or domicile requirements mandated by state or federal law. Eligibility requirements are subject to change based on regulatory updates.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, including a clear drug and alcohol screen (or the ability to obtain the MEC)

Experience

• Experience driving a commercial vehicle
• Prior experience as a certified school bus driver (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to pass required Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations and drug and alcohol testing, including annual and random screenings
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to safely operate a school bus and related equipment
• Ability to manage student behavior and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Vehicle Operation and Safety

• 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, ensuring the bus can be operated safely, and notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and adequate fuel levels for assigned bus.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• 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.

Student Safety and Supervision

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations.
• Supervise students while they board, leave the bus, and cross the street.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when the situation warrants.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management to control groups of students.
• Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.

Communication and Reporting

• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with the 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…