Bus Driver 2026-2027 School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 26,662 - 37,974; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks a Bus Driver to operate school buses safely and efficiently while ensuring a positive experience for students. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. A valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required, along with successful completion of the School Bus Driver Certification. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, managing student behavior, and maintaining cleanliness and fuel levels of the bus. Compensation is $23.46 per hour based on experience, with employment terms of 177 days.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Must pass an annual physical.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate bus safely and efficiently, obeying traffic laws.
• Provide a positive riding experience for all students.
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Load and unload students following prescribed guidelines.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Effective reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Professional communication

Ability to safely operate the bus

Ability to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door

Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Completed School Bus Driver Certification course

Job description

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements (P)(S) and classifications and all other required licenses, permits, and certificates (paid training available to trainee without a CDL).
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state and federal requirements.
• Must pass an annual physical in accordance with state law.
• Must show negative on a drug and/or alcohol test to be given on a pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and District policy.
• Must have completed or be enrolled in the School Bus Driver Certification course developed by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Must maintain certification as required.
• Must successfully complete the School Bus Driver Training Program provided by the District. Must successfully pass retraining requirements if sent to training by a supervisor.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and an annual physical.
• Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency.
• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate professionalism in one’s communications and interactions with children/students, parents, school personnel, and coworkers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effective reading, writing, and mathematical skills to complete necessary forms, reports, and interpret maps.
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior.
• Ability to safely operate the bus.
• Must follow District policies and Transportation Services guidelines and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Operate bus and all related equipment in a safe and efficient manner, obeying all traffic laws and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Provide a safe and positive riding experience for all students assigned to your bus.
• Immediately report involvement in any collision, incident or job-related injury before the completion of your assigned shift through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Immediately report mechanical problems, damage to bus (interior and exterior) and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Keep interior of bus clean/neat and maintain appropriate level of fuel as stated in department policy.
• Maintain effective behavior management over groups of children.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and coworkers.
• Load and unload students from the bus following prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Must perform emergency evacuation of students on bus if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door and/or lifting students in emergency situations.
• Must attend in-service, required trainings, and safety meetings as required by the department. Must complete required online compliance and cybersecurity trainings as required.
• Must maintain accurate, updated records turned in at a timely manner, as required.
• Must check mailbox and email on a regular basis.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Requires performing tasks such as sitting, twisting and bending.
• Work positions include kneeling and climbing, with extended reach above head (12 inches) and extended reach in front of body (14 inches).
• Load and unload vehicle, lifting and pulling up to 20 pounds on hand device while operating the service door, opening and closing 15-60 times per shift.
• Operate the vehicle in all climatic conditions.
• Operate the vehicle up to 7 1/2 hours per day on established routes.
• Climb in and out of bus, through service door, 5-15 times per shift.
• Physical ability to enter and exit the bus through the emergency exits.
• Drive in reverse (as dictated by circumstances) which requires twisting the upper body and neck while driving.
• Must be able to pass a mandatory Department of Transportation Physical which includes the following: Vision, Hearing, and medical standards as applicable to the role.

Terms Of Employment

• 177 days

Salary/Paygrade

• $23.46/HS-D
• Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

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