Bus Driver: Trainee (Fall 2025-2026)

Fort Bend Independent School District • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

The candidate will train on how to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting pupils to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches, and community members.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Texas Drivers License.
• Acceptable driving motor vehicle record based on TEA regulations/standards.
• Pass an Annual Physical Per (DOT) Department of Transportation Pre-Employment Physical & Drug/Alcohol test.
• Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements preferred or must able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Texas School Bus Driver Certification Must be enrolled in first available certification class.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification Requirement for Special Education Drivers Only, must enroll in certification course as directed.
• Minimum of 2 years with a valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and all school personnel.
• Ability to maintain effective student behavior management over group of children with special needs.
• Ability to assist Special Ed students into their seats and/or on & off the bus and/or securing passengers using safety equipment.
• Ability to pull/push and secure wheelchairs, manual or electric, using wheelchair tie down straps.

Responsibilities

• Actively train to transport students over assigned route, while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures.
• Train to operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures.
• Perform vehicle Pre- and Post-trip inspections in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy & Procedures.
• Immediately report any accident, incident and/or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures.
• Train to adhere to route description directions and established schedules.
• Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures.
• Train to physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Train on how to provide physical assistance, and/or supervision, in helping special education students on and off the bus while being transported during a split shift work day.
• Train on how to operate wheelchair lift equipment and assist students with special equipment such as safety restraints, car seat, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie down systems, in braces or on crutches.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability by regular attendance to meet the established training completion timeline and expectations.
• Serve as a Bus Monitor as needed while training to become a full-time school bus driver.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and administrators.
• Must complete all required paperwork (route changes, vehicle repairs, head counts) and submit to appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Train on how to administer and enforce student discipline in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures and prepare discipline reports as necessary.
• Read and interpret route directions as well as read and use maps to follow directions.
• Attend and successfully complete training sessions needed to care for special education students requiring critical care services such as suctioning, suppositories, tracheotomy cleaning, and other special procedures to maintain a high proficiency level.
• Attend required in-services, safety meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school administrators.
• Train on how to report any difficulties or changes in student's to the Area Supervisor.
• Train on how to adhere to student Individual Education Plan document and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain the special needs bus binder of students and bus information including up-to-date route information, turn-by-turn directions and ridership information, such as student attendance records.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED