Bus Driver

Safely operate a school bus and related equipment to provide reliable, orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned routes, field trips, extracurricular activities, and other designated district travel. Protect student safety through lawful vehicle operation, required inspections, effective student supervision, accurate reporting, and consistent compliance with district procedures and applicable state and federal requirements.

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) of the appropriate class for the vehicle operated, with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Valid Texas school bus driver safety training certification or enrollment status as permitted by applicable Texas Department of Public Safety requirements.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, and district requirements for commercial and school bus drivers, including required medical qualification, driving-record standards, criminal history/fingerprinting requirements, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of safe school bus operating practices, traffic laws, loading/unloading procedures, emergency procedures, and student transportation safety requirements.
• Ability to complete and maintain required school bus driver safety training and certifications.
• Ability to perform thorough pre-trip, post-trip, and child-check inspections and identify/report unsafe vehicle conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, route sheets, maps, GPS directions, schedules, and dispatch communications.
• Ability to manage student behavior calmly, consistently, and in accordance with district expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents/guardians, campus staff, transportation personnel, and administrators.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with evacuation procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and district information and use sound judgment in safety-sensitive situations.

Experience:

• No prior school bus driving experience required; commercial or passenger transportation experience preferred.

• Drive a school bus safely on assigned routes and adhere to established schedules, stops, loading zones, and transportation procedures.
• Transport students and authorized passengers to and from school, extracurricular activities, field trips, athletic events, and other district-approved destinations as assigned.
• Anticipate and respond appropriately to traffic, weather, road hazards, construction, emergencies, and schedule changes; immediately communicate significant delays or safety concerns to the Transportation Department.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including a complete interior child check after each route or trip, and follow district procedures to verify that no student remains on the bus.
• Identify and promptly report mechanical defects, damage, warning indicators, or unsafe conditions. Do not operate a vehicle that is unsafe or prohibited from service.
• Keep the assigned bus clean, fueled or charged as applicable, and ready for service; safeguard district keys, equipment, and other assigned property.
• Use district-approved routing, GPS, radio, camera, student ridership, or other transportation technology in a safe manner and only as authorized.
• Maintain professionalism around Sinton properties and on the clock at all times.

• Instruct and reinforce safe bus-riding expectations, including procedures for entering, exiting, remaining seated, crossing streets, and responding to emergencies.
• Supervise students during loading and unloading and use required warning lights, stop arms, mirrors, and other safety equipment in accordance with law and training.
• Maintain appropriate order and use effective behavior-management practices while keeping primary attention on safe vehicle operation.
• Report student conduct or safety concerns through established district procedures and provide factual documentation when requested.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, teachers, campus administrators, and transportation staff regarding transportation matters when authorized and appropriate; refer concerns outside the driver's role to the supervisor.
• Follow documented transportation-related student accommodations, health/safety instructions, and specialized transportation…