LEAD BUS DRIVER

LEAD BUS DRIVER

Job Posting ID: 322 Location(s): TRANSPORTATION Employment Type: Full Time Posted Date: 03/25/2026 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $18.00 - $27.00

LEAD BUS DRIVER

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for on-site leadership of bus drivers. Drive a school bus to transport students and other authorized personnel to and from school or other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial 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 follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience:

5 years bus driving experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Dispatch

1. Prepare and maintain current route data in compliance with the TEA School District Locator webpage.
2. Coordinate assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitute drivers for morning and afternoon shifts.
3. Coordinate extracurricular and field trip activities.
4. Monitor performance of assigned bus drivers to ensure routes, schedules, and safety procedures are consistently followed, and records are maintained.

Vehicle Operation

1. Drive the bus as needed following the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities as needed.
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 the bus can be operated safely and notify the supervisor of needed repairs. Keep the assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate fuel levels.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete corresponding reports.

Student Management

1. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
2. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator. Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted.

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports related to dispatch operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work of assigned bus drivers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning equipment (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress