Bus Driver Pool

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

The Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi, Texas is hiring a Bus Driver. Responsibilities include driving a school bus on assigned routes, ensuring student safety, and maintaining discipline on the bus. Applicants must have a Texas commercial driver’s license, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage student behavior.

This position offers a salary of $25.00 an hour. Ideal candidates should be 18 years or older and able to pass transportation-related tests.

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Maintain discipline and manage student behavior on the bus.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment.

Skills

Clear Texas commercial driver’s license

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to use GPS

Tools

School bus

Two-way radio

Global positioning system (GPS)

Safety equipment

Job description

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual medical 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 and operate a school bus

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 the 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 situation warrants.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students.
• Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators and communicate with teachers and parents regarding students’ 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 bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

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
• Irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Salary

Salary Type: Monthly
Rate: $25.00 an hour

Additional Job Information

$25.00 an hour