Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Pleasanton ISD Transportation Department - Pleasanton, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5199140

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Education/Certification: Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class

B)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures
• Ability to mange student behavior
• Ability to operate bus

Experience: None required.

Vehicle Operation

• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• 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 reflectors.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along bus route.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.

Other

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification status.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.24 to $24.33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Roland Rodriguez , Transportation Director
• Transportation Department
• Phone:
• Email: rrodriguez