Bus Driver

Region One Education Service Center; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Region One Education Service Center seeks a Bus Driver to transport students on assigned routes, ensuring safety and orderly conduct. You will operate a school bus, perform safety checks, and coordinate with staff to support extracurricular activities.

The role requires a Texas Class B CDL, DPS license checks, and the ability to pass alcohol/drug tests. Proactive student supervision and reliable, courteous communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas Class B CDL driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to pass required checks.
• Ability to pass alcohol/drug testing and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned bus route and schedules to transport students and staff.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and report defects.
• Supervise students loading/unloading and ensure safety.
• Maintain discipline and communicate with teachers/parents as needed.
• Operate bus safely and adhere to traffic laws.

Skills

18 years old

DPS license check

Drug test

Bus safety training

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Student discipline procedures

Student behavior management

Operate bus

Education

Texas Class B CDL

Job description

Job Title: Bus Driver

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Support Service/Dispatcher

Pay Grade/Days: 3/255

Dept./School: Support Service Dept.

Date Revised: May 2021

Primary Purpose

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on the assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from school or other designed location.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Valid Texas driver's license (class B) (CDL)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must clear the Department of Public Safety license check
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of students discipline procedures
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Minimum Experience

One year successful experience in driving

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Vehicle Operation

• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules. Transport only authorized students.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. Exercise responsible leadership when on out of district school trips
• Check the bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical failures and complete required reports.
• Keep record on bus mileage, gas, and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators.
• Instruction students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws, and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect the bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not immediately correctable.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Report of hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.

Other

• Operate cellular phone to communicate with transportation office.
• Work regular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete the required training program to maintain certification status.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control; continual sitting, reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions, work outside and inside, moderate exposure to temperatures(hot) and vehicle fumes.

Terms of Employment

Six month probation

Salary and work year to be established by the board and/or superintendent of schools.

Evaluation

Director of Support Services/Dispatcher will evaluate employees based on the performance of the job, education/training hours completed and teamwork performance.