School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport

Transportation; Jasper (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring stipend

Attendance stipend

Referral stipend

Job summary

Jasper Independent School District Transportation in Jasper, Texas is seeking a licensed Bus Driver to provide safe student transport on assigned routes and extracurricular trips. The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, clean driving record, and ability to manage student behavior.

The district offers full-time employment with incentives for new drivers, attendance, and referrals, and pays $16.60 to $23.50 per hour.

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 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 and notify supervisor of repairs; keep bus clean and fueled
• Report accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required reports
• Instruct students on safe entering/exiting and supervise boarding and crossing
• Maintain discipline and communicate with teachers and parents regarding behavior
• Perform emergency evacuation of students when warranted
• Observe traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment and report hazardous conditions

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Jasper Independent School District Transportation in Jasper, Texas is seeking a licensed Bus Driver to provide safe student transport on assigned routes and extracurricular trips. The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, clean driving record, and ability to manage student behavior.

The district offers full-time employment with incentives for new drivers, attendance, and referrals, and pays $16.60 to $23.50 per hour.