School Bus Driver 2026-2027

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantages from the District's curriculum and extracurricular programs. To provide routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of school vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent desired

Special Knowledge/Skills: (May be required after hiring)

B-CDL license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Annual physical exam

School bus driver certificate

Minimum Experience:

1 year as a technician or bus driver

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Service, fuel, maintain, wash and clean all school vehicles in the best condition possible.
• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Available to drive routes, know stops, and is able to maintain time schedule.
• Respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Follow safety codes and standards.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and serve as role model for all district staff.
• Keep informed of and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment

Fueling, servicing and cleaning all equipment

All safety equipment

Vehicles (all district used)

Two-way radio

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Ability to concentrate in noisy situations.

Ability to work with children of all ages.

Ability to maintain emotion under stress.

Physical Demands:

Strenuous walking, standing, bending over. Work outside and inside, exposure to dust, toxic chemicals and materials, slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Work alone. Frequent district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and possible weekend work. Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicles for safety and maintenance operations.

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.

Work days: 174

FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance

FISD offers a free Employee Assistance Program

You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis St, 830-997-9551).