Bus Driver

Salary Confidential Position range in Texas $33k - $50k Per Year Bus Driver

BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Location:

Beaumont, TX - 77706

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/08/2026 Positions available: 3

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/11/2026

Expires:

06/07/2026 Job #: 17012248 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) Age 18 and up CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Position Type:

Transportation Date Posted:

10/22/2024

Location:

TRANSPORTATION

Beaumont Independent School District

JOB TITLE

Bus Driver

CLASSIFICATION

Nonexempt

REPORTS TO

Coordinator of Transportation or Route Manager

PAY GRADE

MTD 4 Choose # of days worked

LOCATION

Transportation

DATE REVISED

10/4/2021

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 locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED preferred Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class B with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age Acceptable driving record Ability to pass alcohol and drug test Ability to complete required bus driver safety training course Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of student discipline procedures Ability to manage student behavior Ability to operate a bus

Experience:

None required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules. Drive a 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. Provide all documentation required by state regulations and/or departmental guidelines. Keep assigned bus clean. Supervise students while they board and depart the bus and cross the street. Communicate with campus administrators and parents on a daily basis concerning student behavior while on the bus. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate campus administrators. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. Before driving, inspect bus by checking gauges, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus is safe to operate. Check and maintain emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors. 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 the bus route. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office. Attend and complete required safety training programs.

EQUIPMENT USED

School bus, safety equipment (reflectors, fire extinguisher)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work Physical Demands Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions Occasional moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) and light carrying (under 15 pounds) Pass health requirements in accordance with Texas Education Agency and Federal Department of Transportation requirements Environmental Demands Work inside and outside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dampness, and humidity Moderate exposure to vehicle fumes Work around moving vehicles and machinery with moving parts •The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $50. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.