School Bus Driver: Safe Routes, Student Safety

Transportation; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkington Independent School District Transportation in Cleveland, Texas, is hiring a bus driver to operate daily routes and transport students to school and activities. Immediate start available and a commitment to safety and student welfare is required.

The role involves pre- and post-trip inspections, routine maintenance checks, and strict adherence to schedules. You will manage student behavior, communicate with staff, and participate in ongoing safety training to keep certifications

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 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure.
• 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.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• 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.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

GPS navigation

Student management

Communication

Safety procedures

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Tools

Two-way radio

GPS

Job description

Tarkington Independent School District Transportation in Cleveland, Texas, is hiring a bus driver to operate daily routes and transport students to school and activities. Immediate start available and a commitment to safety and student welfare is required.

The role involves pre- and post-trip inspections, routine maintenance checks, and strict adherence to schedules. You will manage student behavior, communicate with staff, and participate in ongoing safety training to keep certifications