2025-2026 Bus Driver

McAllen ISD; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen ISD is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves ensuring safe transportation for students while operating school buses, requiring a valid CDL and relevant endorsements. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and the ability to interact positively with students and the community.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Passenger & School Bus Endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on a regular or special education route.
• Provide safe transportation for students to and from their respective schools.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections prior to operation.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Passenger & School Bus Endorsements

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

MULTIPLE POSITIONS - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Primary Purpose

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), required

Passenger & School Bus Endorsements, required

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work with children, administrators and public

Experience

None

Work Days: 187

Pay Date: Biweekly

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade BD

Hourly Pay Range

Minimum: $17.00

Midpoint: $20.24

Maximum: $23.48

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Major Responsibilities And Duties/Essential Functions

• Operate a school bus on a regular or special education route.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from their respective schools.
• Perform a daily inspection of their assigned vehicle prior to operation.
• Be responsible for the safety of children while under supervision.
• Communicate with schools, the public and the students in such manner as to encourage their cooperation and respect.
• Turn in all necessary daily reports properly filled out.
• Drive the bus route exactly as designated and approved by the Texas Education Agency. No changes in routes or bus stops may be made without the specific consent of the Director of Transportation.
• Identify and report to proper authorities any student involved in disciplinary or vandalism acts while riding the bus.
• Observe all traffic and safety laws, rules and regulations.
• Work closely with and cooperate with the Shop Supervisor and his staff.
• Provide the Director of Transportation with any and all reports and pupil counts as requested.
• Attend drivers' meetings and trainings each school each year as scheduled and as needed and requested.
• Know all emergency procedures. Know what to do in case of an accident.
• In any emergency on the road or route, call immediately the transportation office at 632-3211.
• Clock in and out as scheduled.
• Keep vehicle clean at all times.
• Observe safety procedures at all times in performing duties.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

EQUIPMENT USED

Bus, wheelchair lift

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Climbing bus stairs, sitting, driving, traveling; exposure to varied weather conditions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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