School Bus Driver: Safe Student Transit & CDL

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Counseling

Dental and Vision Plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes across multiple school sites, ensuring passenger safety and bus maintenance. The role requires a valid CDL with P and S endorsements, 21+ years old, and completion of a safety training.

Compensation includes an hourly rate with potential performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits plan. Expect to work evenings/weekends as needed and maintain proper DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior.
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT Physical Examination.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases.
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.

Skills

Experience operating large passenger.v

Ability to manage student behavior

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Valid CDL with class P and S endorsements

Completed bus driver safety training

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes across multiple school sites, ensuring passenger safety and bus maintenance. The role requires a valid CDL with P and S endorsements, 21+ years old, and completion of a safety training.

Compensation includes an hourly rate with potential performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits plan. Expect to work evenings/weekends as needed and maintain proper DOT compliance.