Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Dickinson Independent School District TRANSPORTATION - Dickinson, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 4824915

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Wage/Salary Status: Nonexempt

Immediate Supervisor: Route Coordinator

Pay Grade:

• TRA5
• $23.00 an hour (starting)
• hourly pay increases based on experience
• $1200 sign-on bonus
• 7-Hour Work Day

( to review the DISD Compensation Manual)

Days Employed: 177

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Drive a school bus to transport students over specified routes according to schedule
• Comply with traffic regulations

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 18 years of age
• Obtain a Texas, class A or B Commercial Driver License
• Acceptable driving record
• Pass the Texas Department of Public Safety physical, including drug and alcohol screening
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Obtain and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsement
• Pass 20-hour Texas School Bus Driver Certification Course and recertify every three years
• Special needs drivers must take a 20-hour special needs course and an 8-hour CPI and annual refresher

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read two and three-syllable words
• Recognize similarities and differences between names and between a series of numbers
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and to multiply/divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students
• Ability to read and understand maps
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation annual physical
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These statements are intended to describe the significant purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally
• Perform and correctly complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Comply with all traffic ordinances
• Participate in on-site training
• Show proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school bus
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
• Keep the assigned bus clean
• Instruct students on safe riding practices
• Maintain student safety management when students are on a bus
• Report unsafe student behavior to the proper authority
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Report all accidents and complete required reports in the prescribed manner
• Maintain professional, effective communication with students, passengers, and the public
• Attend to emergency situations by using standard operating procedures
• Assist in problem solving such conditions as route overloads, routes needing attention, equipment needing repair, loading, and unloading of stops
• Special needs drivers are responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. Learn and adapt to each students' special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Must be knowledgeable and…