Bus Driver Pool (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Rusk Independent School District seeks a part-time bus driver to operate a school bus on daily routes and to extracurricular transports. You will ensure student safety, follow schedules, and perform routine inspections under supervision.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, compliance with DOT tests, and strong behavior management. Excellent communication with staff and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use maps and GPS to follow routes.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus daily on assigned route and adhere to schedules.
• Drive to and from extracurricular activities as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and fuel levels.
• Report accidents, damage, injuries, and mechanical problems.

Skills

18 years of age

GPS navigation

Effective communication

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver Pool (2026-2027)

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This job is also posted on the ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board and Rusk Independent School District.

Job Details

Job ID: 5823531

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

• Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Special Knowledge/Skills: 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.
• 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.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

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, crow bar, 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.

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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.01 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Eckel, Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]