Bus Driver Trainee

Bus Driver Trainee (26-27)

Justin, Texas | Northwest Independent School District | Supporting Services - Transportation

Job : 5633529

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Temporary Employee – Driver/Trainee (0719)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Pay Rate: $11.00/hr.

Duty Days: TBD

Dept./School: Transportation

Date Created/Revised: 02/2023

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.

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent personal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to move actively through large numbers of people in a limited amount of space
• Ability to act responsibly

Clear and valid Texas Drivers License

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

• Receive DPS study guide
• Consistently attend all 60 hrs of training
• Obtain Commerical Learners Permit (CLP)
• Obtain CLP within the 20hrs of classroom training
• Total Hours of Training: 60 hrs
  • 20 classroom hours
  • 10 hours of pre-trip, or until skill is mastered
  • 10 hours of backing, or until skill is mastered
  • 20 hours of behind the wheel training, or until skill is mastered
• Pass Commercial Drivers License (CDL) driving test and obtain CDL class B license within 6 weeks of training start date

None

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 schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays
• Perform pre-trip 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, mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports

Student Management:

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations
• Supervise students while they board/leave the bus and cross the street
• 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
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants
• Ensure safety by observing 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 reflectors
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
• Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route
• Install snow chains during inclement weather
• Maintain safety certification

Other Responsibilities:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

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…