School Bus Driver — 2 Routes (6 hrs), Immediate Start

Waller Independent School District; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Waller Independent School District Transportation Department in Waller, Texas is seeking a Bus Driver to operate school buses on assigned routes, ensuring safe and orderly transportation for students and other authorized persons.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass DOT tests and a physical. This nonexempt position reports to the Director of Transportation and is paid on an hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Must be 21 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

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 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.

Skills

GPS navigation

Student management

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Pre/post-trip inspections

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Vehicle inspection knowledge

Job description

Waller Independent School District Transportation Department in Waller, Texas is seeking a Bus Driver to operate school buses on assigned routes, ensuring safe and orderly transportation for students and other authorized persons.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass DOT tests and a physical. This nonexempt position reports to the Director of Transportation and is paid on an hourly wage.