Manager - Driver Personnel

Katy ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Transportation in Houston, TX is seeking a Manager - Driver Personnel to coordinate orientation, training and day-to-day supervision of bus drivers and attendants. You will ensure safe, on-time student transport and support district activities while maintaining compliance with TEA and DOT policies.

The role requires CDL with endorsements, a valid bus driver certification or the ability to obtain, and strong leadership and communication skills. 238 workdays annually with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL with endorsements and school bus driver certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• TAPT supervisor certification or ability to obtain.
• Pass annual physical and drug/alcohol testing per law and policy.
• Read and interpret maps and routes; familiar with district street grid.
• Advanced management theory courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the work activities of drivers, attendants and daycare personnel.
• Assist in observation, reporting and counseling of drivers and attendants concerning safety and violations of policy and procedures.
• Prepare, evaluate and maintain the records of performance of transportation personnel.
• Resolve problems and complaints from students, citizens and employees regarding transportation personnel.
• Prepare and document routing/scheduling of drivers and attendants in a safe and cost effective manner to transport the students.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Communication

Written and oral communication

Reading maps

Interpreting maps and routes

Safety awareness

Education

CDL license with endorsements

TAPT supervisor certification or able to obtain

School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain within six months

Advanced courses in management theory

College hours; high school diploma or GED

Job description

Manager - Driver Personnel

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927110
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Assistant Director

Duty Days: 238 Days, 8 Hours/Day

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: A08

Date Revised: 9/2026

Qualifications:

• College hours, high school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to interview, counsel, communicate and provide written and oral commands
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
• TAPT supervisor certification or able to obtain
• Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
• School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain within six months of hire date
• Negative results on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and district policy
• Able to read and interpret maps and routes
• Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
• Working knowledge of District’s street grid
• Familiar with school bus or medium vehicle operations and user maintenance
• Advanced courses in management theory preferred

Primary Purpose: Coordinate and supervise the orientation, training and the day-to-day activities of bus drivers and attendants. Provide first-line supervision of school bus drivers in the safe and on-time delivery of school students. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students and the community.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, counsel, and monitor the work activities of drivers, attendants and daycare personnel.
• Assist in the observation, reporting and counseling of drivers and attendants concerning safety and violations of policy and procedures.
• Prepare, evaluate and maintain the records of performance of transportation personnel.
• Resolve problems and complaints from students, citizens and employees regarding transportation personnel.
• Prepare and document the routing/scheduling of the drivers and attendants in a safe and cost effective manner to transport the students as dictated by the TEA.
• Participate in the screening, hiring and training of bus drivers and attendants as dictated by the TEA and DOT regulations.
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of accident/worker’s compensation reports, routes and the state reports.
• Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws, district policies, district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used: School bus and district vehicles, two-way radios and telephones. School buses, emergency equipment (triangle reflectors, fire extinguisher, bodily fluids kit, etc.), Computer, adding machines, printers and faxes.

Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside. Work inside and outside, around moving objects and vehicles. Exposed to heat, dampness, humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuel. Prolonged driving and sitting. Frequent walking, standing, twisting, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension.

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: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]