Bus Driver-Applicant Pool

Giddings ISD; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Giddings ISD in Giddings, Texas seeks a Bus Driver to transport students safely on assigned routes. Reports to the Director of Transportation/Assistant Superintendent.

Requires a Texas CDL Class B with S&P endorsement, TEA certification, and ability to pass drug tests; duties include daily route operation, inspections, and supervising students. Starting date is immediate; work includes training, irregular hours, and maintaining records of mileage and passengers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
• Must complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow written/verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior.
• Must be able to operate a school bus safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus to campuses and activities.
• Inspect bus for mechanical defects before and after trips.
• Report accidents, damages, injuries, and failures.
• Keep bus clean and fueled; supervise students boarding and leaving the bus.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about student behavior.
• Maintain discipline and report problems to administrators.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus equipment and emergency gear; report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Age 18

Drug test

Safety training

Communication

Discipline management

Operate bus

Education

Texas CDL Class B with S&P endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver-Applicant Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5273817
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation and/or Assistant Superintendent

Dept./School: Transportation

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with S&P endorsement and certified with TEA

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from campuses and extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, 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, flags, fuses, body fluid kit, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and number of passengers transported.
• Keep records on students at each stop for countin purposes monthly.
• Maintain and update route schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Andy Masek , Asst. Superintendent
• Giddings ISD
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]