Bus Driver Pool

Bus Driver Pool

Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD TRANSPORTATION - San Juan, Texas. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5629805

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation Dept.

Pay Grade MT 4A @ 187 Days

Qualifications

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.

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

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: A minimum of six months operating a school bus or one year of experience driving large vehicles.

• Positive Engagement:
  Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table.
• Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders.
• Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth.
• Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively – Maintains open lines of two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.
• Student‑centered Excellence – Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff.
• Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up‑to‑date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence.
• Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality.
• Implements plans – Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources.
• Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement.
• Joint Empowerment – Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action.
• Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district.
• Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals.
• Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals.
• Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments.
• Adaptive Innovation – Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers.
• Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement.
• Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision.
• Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things.
• Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• 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…