Bus Driver

Westwood ISD; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood ISD is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to operate school buses and related equipment for transporting students on scheduled routes and activities. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to routes, and proper communication with the transportation office.

Applicants must hold a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, pass DOT tests, and meet all district safety requirements. This is a full-time on-site position based in Palestine, TX.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a TX CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol tests and annual physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily on assigned route, following schedules.
• Inspect bus pre/post trip and report repairs.
• Maintain student safety and behavior on board.

Skills

Age 18+

GPS navigation

Effective communicator

Student management

Safety awareness

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Clean driving record

Tools

GPS

Two-way radio

Job description

Bus Driver

Westwood ISD Westwood ISD Central Offices - Palestine, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board , and Westwood Indepdendent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5917783
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

Qualifications:

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 effective with others
Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None

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 schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- 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, and 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 and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• 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.

Safety

• Observe 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 reflector.
• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

• 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:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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 twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hollie Casteneda
• 4524 W. Oak
• Palestine, Texas 75801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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