Transportation- School Bus Driver

Belton ISD; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Belton ISD is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students on assigned routes, perform safety inspections, and ensure orderly conduct on board. The driver reports to the Director of Transportation and works 184 days per year on a full-time schedule.

The role requires adherence to DOT safety standards, incident reporting, and strong communication with school staff and parents. Immediate starting date and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate bus.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Drive bus to/from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate and report problems to minimize delays and ensure safety.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and keep bus clean.
• Report accidents, damage, injuries and mechanical issues with reports.
• Instruct students on entering/exiting and safety rules.
• Maintain discipline and communicate with teachers/parents as needed.
• Conduct emergency evacuation when required.

Skills

DOT drug test

Bus safety training

Follow instructions

Student management

Effective communication

Operate bus

Tools

Two-way radio

Safety equipment

Job description

Transportation - School Bus Driver

Belton ISD Belton ISD . - Belton, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5944234

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Belton Independent School District

Job Description

Qualifications

Job Title: Bus Driver

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, 184 days

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: AUX-3A

Dept./School: Transportation

Date Revised: 7/25/2019

Primary Purpose

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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 manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Vehicle Operation
• 1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• 2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• 3. Anticipate and call in problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and get approval through dispatch to make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• 4. 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 wash according to schedule.
• 5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Student Management
• 6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• 7. 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.
• 8. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• 9. Return all electronic items left on the bus to the dispatch office.
• Safety
• 10. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• 11. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment.
• 12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• 13. Complete child guard safety process after every route to ensure students are not left on the bus.
• Other
• 14. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• 15. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage and number of passengers transported.
• 16. Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Revised: July 2019

Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cara Smith
• 400 N Wall St
• Belton, Texas 76513
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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