Bus Driver Trainee

Between $27k and $31k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Gulf Coast $38k - $51k Per Year Bus Driver Trainee

FORT BEND ISD

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Location:

Missouri City, TX - 77459

Job Type:

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

Posted:

05/08/2026 Positions available: 50

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/11/2026

Expires:

06/07/2026 Job #: 17012176 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Rotating Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . The candidate will train to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services by operating various school buses to transport students to and from school and related activities, while maintaining positive relationships with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches, and community members. Training will include learning to safely operate a school bus in accordance with state and federal laws as well as Fort Bend ISD policies and procedures, transporting students along assigned routes, following schedules, and observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. The candidate will perform required pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, report any accidents, incidents, or maintenance issues promptly, and ensure the assigned vehicle remains clean, presentable, and properly fueled. Additional responsibilities include assisting with student evacuation in emergencies, supporting special education students during transport (including operating wheelchair lifts and handling specialized equipment such as restraints, wheelchairs, and car seats), and demonstrating punctuality and reliability throughout the training process. While training, the candidate may serve as a bus monitor as needed. Administrative duties include effective communication with parents, students, and administrators; completing and submitting required paperwork such as route changes, repair requests, and headcounts; and training on student discipline procedures in accordance with district policies. The candidate will also learn to read and interpret route directions and maps, attend required training sessions (including those for caring for special education students with critical needs such as tracheotomy care or other medical procedures), and participate in safety meetings and in-service trainings. Maintaining a cooperative attitude with staff and stakeholders is essential, as is learning to report student-related concerns to supervisors, adhere to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while maintaining confidentiality, and keep accurate and updated records in the special needs bus binder, including route details and student attendance. This position does not include supervisory responsibilities Background requirements: Depends on criminal record