Bus Driver 2026-2027 School Year

The posting

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements (P)(S) and classifications and all other required licenses, permits, and certificates (paid training available to trainee without a CDL.)
4. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state and federal requirements.
5. Must pass an annual physical in accordance with state law.
6. Must show negative on a drug and/or alcohol test to be given on a pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and District policy.
7. Must have completed or be enrolled in the School Bus Driver Certification course developed by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Must maintain certification as required.
8. Must successfully complete the School Bus Driver Training Program provided by the District. Must successfully pass retraining requirements if sent to training by a supervisor.
9. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and an annual physical.
10. Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency.
11. Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.
12. Must demonstrate professionalism in one’s communications and interactions with children/students, parents, school personnel, and coworkers.
13. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
14. Effective reading, writing, and mathematical skills to complete necessary forms, reports, and interpret maps.
15. Ability to effectively manage student behavior.
16. Ability to safely operate the bus.
17. Must follow District policies and Transportation Services guidelines and procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

177 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$23.46/HS-D

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operate bus and all related equipment in a safe and efficient manner, obeying all traffic laws and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
2. Provide a safe and positive riding experience for all students assigned to your bus.
3. Immediately report involvement in any collision, incident or job-related injury before the completion of your assigned shift through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
4. Immediately report mechanical problems, damage to bus (interior and exterior) and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
5. Keep interior of bus clean/neat and maintain appropriate level of fuel as stated in department policy.
6. Maintain effective behavior management over groups of children.
7. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and coworkers.
8. Load and unload students from the bus following prescribed guidelines and procedures.
9. Must perform emergency evacuation of students on bus if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door and/or lifting students in emergency situations.
10. Must attend in-service, required trainings, and safety meetings as required by the department. Must complete required online compliance and cybersecurity trainings as required.
11. Must maintain accurate, updated records turned in at a timely manner, as required.
12. Must check mailbox and email on a regular basis.
13. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Requires performing tasks such as sitting, twisting and bending. 2. Work positions include kneeling and climbing, with extended reach above head (12 inches) and extended reach in front of body (14 inches). 3. Load and unload vehicle, lifting and pulling up to 20 pounds on hand device while operating the service door, opening and closing 15-60 times per shift. 4. Operate the vehicle in all climatic conditions. 5. Operate the vehicle up to 7 1/2 hours per day on established routes. 6. Climb in and out of bus, through service door, 5-15 times per shift. 7. Physical ability to enter and exit the bus through the emergency exits. 8. Drive in reverse (as dictated by circumstances) which requires twisting the upper body and neck while driving. 9. Must be able to pass a mandatory Department of Transportation Physical which includes the following:

*Diabetes - have no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes Mellitus currently requiring insulin for control

*Hypertension - Blood pressure maximum 160/90

*Vision - have distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye with or without corrective lenses or visual acuity

separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal

meridian in each eye and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber.

*First perceive a forced whispered voice in the better ear not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid, or if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5-1951.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Transportation HR Division

Phone: 713-MY-CFBUS (713-692-3287)

Email: [email protected]

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications taken year round

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