Full Time - Bus Driver

Stockdale Independent School District; Stockdale (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockdale Independent School District in Stockdale, Texas, is seeking a Full-Time Bus Driver to operate district buses on assigned routes, ensuring safe student transportation.

Requires Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, age 18+, and ability to pass DOT tests, with reports to the Director of Transportation. Starting Oct 14, 2026; join a Transportation department prioritizing safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• 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 GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.

Responsibilities

• 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 and notify supervisor of needed repairs; keep bus clean and fueled.
• Report accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required reports.
• Instruct students on safe entering/exiting and supervise boarding and disembarking; manage student behavior.

Skills

CDL

Communication

GPS navigation

Public safety

Teamwork

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Tools

GPS

Two-way radio

Job description

Full Time - Bus Driver

Stockdale ISD District Wide - Stockdale, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5942950

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation Date Revised:

Dept./School: Transportation

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

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; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Helen M. Fidler , Transportation Director


• TRANSPORTATION


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]