CDL Driver

Community Independent School District; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Independent School District Transportation Department in Nevada, Texas seeks a CDL Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of students on assigned routes. The role reports to the Director of Maintenance & Transportation and involves operating school buses, supervising students, and adhering to schedules. Starting date is immediate.

Education: Texas CDL Class B; must be 18+, pass alcohol/drug tests, and complete safety training. Salary ranges from $26.82 to $41.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B).
• 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 instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to operate bus.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after operation; notify supervisor.
• Report accidents, vehicle damage, injuries, and mechanical failures; complete reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students during boarding and leaving the bus and crossing the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about student behavior daily.
• Maintain discipline; report problems to administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.).
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Report hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required safety training.
• Keeps records on mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

18 years old

Alcohol & drug test

Safety training

Follow instructions

Communication

Student discipline

Behavior management

Operate bus

Education

Texas CDL Class B

Job description

Community Independent School District TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - Nevada, Texas Open in Google Maps

CDL Driver

Community Independent School District TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - Nevada, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5967497
Application Deadline: Dec 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of maintenance & Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation Date Revised:

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)

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 instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of student discipline procedure

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from 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, 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, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• 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 oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26.82 to $41.27 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terry Buse , Director of Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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