Summer School-Bus Driver-Summer Internal Job Irving area,Texas USA,Transportation

Position: Summer School-Bus Driver-Summer 2026 [Internal Employees Only]

Overview

Summer School-Bus Driver-Summer 2026 (Internal Employees Only) – Irving ISD Transportation, Irving, Texas

Job Details:
Job
• Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
• Posted:
May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: BUS DRIVER (SUMMER PROGRAM)

Reports To: Operations Manager and Assistant Director

Primary

Purpose:

Is responsible for students’ safety and orderly transportation on assigned routes of the Irving Independent School District. Operates a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

Internal employees only

Qualifications

Minimum

Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution (preferred) or fully certified with a Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements and the 20-hour Bus Safety Certificate.
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver License - Class A or B, including P and S endorsements (preferred)
- State Bus Driver’s certification course (preferred)
- DOT physical Medical Examiners Certificate (preferred)
Special Knowledge/

Skills:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Pass an annual physical examination
- Possess a CDL License and school bus certification or must obtain a CDL and bus driver certification within 90 days of employment.
- District instructed safety and operational procedure training
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to speak and understand English and to read, write and comprehend instructions
- Ability to hear and respond verbally to acts of disruption and safety and behavior concerns
Minimum Experience:
- One (1) year of experience in a related field preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Safely and efficiently deliver students to and from schools by following assigned bus routes, adhering to established schedules, and obeying all traffic laws.

Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses using hand-operated door mechanisms.

Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to the appropriate Administrator.

Maintain a current record of assigned routes and stops, including required seating charts for elementary and junior high students.

Perform prompt, quick bus evacuations of students in emergencies.

Keep the bus’s interior clean and maintain an appropriate fuel level.

Inspect the entire bus for students after each route and before returning to the Transportation facility.

Operate cell phone equipment and communicate with the Transportation Office.

Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and report any abnormality or malfunction.

Report involvement in an accident, vehicle damage, and student injuries immediately and complete required reports.

Administer basic first aid when necessary.

Complete specialized training opportunities offered through the Transportation Department (e.g., CPR, first aid, behind-the-wheel training, discipline management procedures).

Maintain positive rapport with students, administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.

Understand and observe state laws pertaining to vehicle safety.

Attend required staff development and monthly safety meetings as required by Administration and the Director.

Assume responsibility for personal daily timecards.

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.

Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of the Irving Independent School District.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used – Operates school buses and equipment to accommodate special needs students.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, with extended reaching above the head.

Motion:
Frequent climbing and walking; driving in reverse 2% of the time, which requires twisting the upper body and neck while driving. Frequent lifting and pulling on the lever used to open and close the bus door.

Lifting:
Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. Team lifting is not likely to exceed 150 lbs.

Environment:
Exposure to inclement…