Between $24.00 and

$31.14

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Dallas County $16.39 - $25.81 Per hour Bus Driver and Activity Driver

MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, School

Location:

Mesquite, TX - 75150

Job Type:

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

Posted:

09/25/2026

Positions available: 10

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/28/2026

Expires:

10/25/2026

Job #: 17073410

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Help for . Now hiring Bus Driver and Activitiy Driver

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To provide safe Transportation to students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantages from the districts curriculum and extra-curricular programs.

To provide safe transport of students by driving in compliance with traffic regulations over specified routes according to time schedule (For Route Bus Drivers)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class B)

Texas Education Agency School Bus Driver Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Must pass alcohol and drug test

Must pass the D.P.S. Medical Examination Report for School Bus Drivers. (Dated no earlier than June 1 of the present school year)

Possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with the standards developed jointly by the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety

Acceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency standards

Possess full range of motion in hands, arms and trunk

EXPERIENCE

None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses

Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing bus

Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator

Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules

Transport only authorized students and adult sponsors

Communicate with school personnel and parents about student behavior while on the bus

Assist and instruct pupils in proper loading and unloading procedures. Assist in the loading of special education students with the wheel chair lift when needed

Render assistance if needed when the bus breaks down or is involved in an accident and administers first aid in case of accident

Make neat, legible and accurate reports as required

Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports

Abide by school district policies, state and federal laws that relate to the operation of school buses

Maintain a good working relationship with the principals and through a cooperative effort maintains a disciplined decorum on the bus that is conducive to safety and protection of property

Complete in-service and safety training as required by the district

Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs

Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT

Refueling pumps, safety and first aid equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control in stressful situations

Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Maintain effective control over groups of students

Physical demands/environmental factors:

Continuous sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions

Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance

Operating motor vehicle

Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot)

Exposure to vehicle fumes