School Bus Driver

International Leadership of Texas; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas is hiring a school bus driver to transport students along assigned routes and to activities, ensuring safety and on-time performance. The role requires a Texas CDL with P/S endorsements, DOT compliance, and effective communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, student supervision, and incident reporting, with coordination via two-way radio.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Able to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Complete required school bus driver safety training.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and route schedules.
• Use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Operate and drive the school bus safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily along assigned route and on schedule.
• Transport students to extracurricular activities.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Report accidents or mechanical problems with reports.
• Instruct students on entering/exiting safely and supervising boarding.
• Maintain discipline and communicate with teachers/parents.
• Assist with emergency evacuations when necessary.
• Follow traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Ensure emergency equipment is functional.
• Report hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Operate two-way radio to coordinate with transportation office.
• Maintain records of mileage, fuel, passengers.

Skills

Age 18+

DOT drug/alcohol tests

Bus safety training

Written/verbal instructions

GPS navigation

Student behavior management

Effective communication

Operate school bus

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

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.

Additional Duties

Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.