Bus Driver

Salary Not Available Position range in Grayson County $32k - $45k Per Year Bus Driver

SHERMAN ISD

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, School

Location:

SHERMAN, TX - 75091

Job Type:

Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment

Posted:

10/14/2025 Positions available: 10

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/29/2026

Expires:

09/30/2026 Job #: 16929364 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time CDL Required Schedule Full and Part Time Positions Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

Job Title:

Bus Driver Reports to: Director of Transportation

Status:

Non-exempt

Terms:

180 Days

Pay Grade:

Auxiliary 9

Primary Purpose:

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial Class B driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Ability to complete required Texas State bus driver safety training, including CPR, First Aid, CPI, and required staff development classes Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Proficient map reading skills Ability to manage student behavior Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation 1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules. 2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities. 3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays. 4. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel. 5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management:

6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street. 7. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted. 8. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

Safety:

9. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. 10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector. 11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route. 12. Maintain safety certification.

Other:

13. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers. 14. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:

Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting:

Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

Environment:

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours

Mental Demands:

 Maintain emotional control under stress