School Bus Driver: Safe Student Transport

IDEA Public Schools; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Weslaco, Texas is hiring a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes to and from school sites and field trips. You will ensure passenger safety, manage student behavior, and maintain the bus in safe operating condition.

The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and compliance with DOT standards. A 32+ hour workweek is typical, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience operating large passenger vehicles or equivalent.
• Valid CDL with P and S endorsements required.
• Completed bus driver safety training.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT physical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus safely on scheduled routes and field trips.
• Maintains order and discipline among students and documents incidents.
• Conducts daily safety and operational inspections of the vehicle.
• Oversees loading/unloading and ensures correct release to authorized individuals.
• Maintains mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedule records.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of delays on scheduled routes.

Skills

Safe driving

Student behavior management

Team player

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class P & S endorsements

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Weslaco, Texas is hiring a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes to and from school sites and field trips. You will ensure passenger safety, manage student behavior, and maintain the bus in safe operating condition.

The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and compliance with DOT standards. A 32+ hour workweek is typical, with additional hours as needed.