Driver in Training-Bus Driver

Gonzales ISD; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 13,069 - 18,614; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

All training costs covered by the district

Eligibility for full-time position upon completion

Job summary

A local school district in Gonzales, Texas is seeking individuals for the Driver in Training program. This paid training opportunity will lead to a full-time Bus Driver position upon successful completion of 40 hours of training. Candidates must possess a valid CDL Permit with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, have a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years of age. This is a temporary position with immediate start dates available.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Complete 40 hours of driver training, including classroom instruction and safety procedures.
• Prepare for a full-time bus driver position upon completion.

Skills

Clear communication

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Valid CDL Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Job description

Driver in Training – Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5401192

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 08, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Job Title: Driver in Training – Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Position Type: Temporary / Training Program

Location: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

We are currently seeking motivated individuals interested in becoming a School Bus Driver through our Driver in Training Program. This is a paid training opportunity designed to prepare candidates for a full-time bus driver position upon successful completion.

Trainees will complete 40 hours of driver training, which includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel driving, and safety procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to apply for a full-time bus driver position within the district.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid CDL Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work effectively with students and staff
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Program Details

• 40 hours of paid driver training (classroom & behind-the-wheel)
• Training includes all required safety and regulatory procedures
• All training costs are covered by the district
• Upon successful completion, candidates will be invited to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position

Compensation

• Training time is paid
• Rate of pay during training: $11.50/hr
• Upon successful completion, trainees are eligible to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position

Equipment Used

• Power lifts and ramps
• Fire extinguisher
• Evacuation blanket or ramp
• First Aid Kit / Body Fluids Management Kit
• Kinedyne wheelchair tie‑downs
• Seat belts and/or vest restraints, as needed
• Two‑way radio and/or Nextel communication devices
• Chocks
• Belt cutter
• Back support belt

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Stay alert and monitor student behavior and safety needs
• Maintain emotional control and professionalism
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and dispatch
• Manage and maintain control over groups of students

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Frequent lifting of 10–50 lbs; occasional lifting of 50–100 lbs; infrequent lifting over 100 lbs with assistance
• Prolonged sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm motions
• Occasional walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Moderate lifting and carrying
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, vehicle fumes, and moving mechanical parts
• Possible exposure to body fluids and other contagions
• Work inside and outside, in and around school buses and other transportation vehicles

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Araceli Hernandez, Transportation Coordinator
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]