Bus Driver
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Job Details
Job ID: 5860879
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Job Title: Bus Driver
Purpose: Responsible for safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum: Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with passenger and school bus endorsement.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- 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 student discipline procedure.
- Ability to manage student behavior.
- Ability to operate bus.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Vehicle Operation:
- Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
- Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures.
- Keep records of student pick up and drop off times.
- Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
Student Management:
- Help students with disabilities get on and off bus according to their individual needs.
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Communicate with teachers and parents daily regarding student behavior.
- Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
- Maintain discipline, reports student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
- Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
Safety:
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fuses, and reflectors.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and informs supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
- Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
Other:
- Ability to operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
- Attend and completes required training program to maintain safety certification.
- Maintain good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
- Maintain good attitude in difficult situations.
- Help maintain cohesiveness among employees.
- Perform duties in a timely and organized manner.
- Project a professional image through demeanor and dress.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with Maintenance/Transportation Department policies and procedures.
- Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
- Adhere to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: School bus or light van, wheelchair lift ramp, locks, seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, special adaptive equipment, safety equipment, reflectors, 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) daily.
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: Part-time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- High School/Trade School degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Jennifer Wigington , HR
- 1371 CR 2377
- Alba Golden, Texas 75410
- Phone: 903.786.2472
- Email: wigingtonj@agisd.org