School Bus CDL Driver – Full-Time, Competitive Pay

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 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.