Bus Driver

Florence ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence ISD Transportation is seeking a responsible Bus Driver to operate a school bus on assigned routes, ensuring safe transport of students and authorized persons. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, monitor student behavior, and communicate with the transportation office as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, following safety procedures, and adhering to schedules while navigating routes with maps and GPS.

Qualifications

• Texas commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass USDOT tests.
• Willing to complete required bus driver safety training and route navigation.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus on assigned route and adhere to schedules.
• Supervise students and enforce safety rules during boarding and riding.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, passengers, and fuel.

Skills

Safe driving

Route navigation

Student management

Safety protocols

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Age 18+

DOT drug/alcohol testing and annual physical exam

Tools

Two-way radio

GPS device

Job description

Location: Florence, Texas, Florence ISD FISD Transportation

Job Details

• Job ID: 5822693
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Job Title: Bus Driver
• Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
• Reports to: Director of Transportation
• Dept./School: Transportation
• Date Revised: 4/25/2025

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

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• 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 effectively 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 warrant.
• 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

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric West, Director of Transportation
• FISD Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]