Bus Driver 2025-26 School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

1d•$23

About The Position

Operate bus and all related equipment in a safe and efficient manner, obeying all traffic laws and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Provide a safe and positive riding experience for all students assigned to your bus. Immediately report involvement in any collision, incident or job-related injury before the completion of your assigned shift through prescribed guidelines and procedures. Immediately report mechanical problems, damage to bus (interior and exterior) and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections through prescribed guidelines and procedures. Keep interior of bus clean/neat and maintain appropriate level of fuel as stated in department policy. Maintain effective behavior management over groups of children. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and coworkers. Load and unload students from the bus following prescribed guidelines and procedures. Must perform emergency evacuation of students on bus if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door and/or lifting students in emergency situations. Must attend in-service, required trainings, and safety meetings as required by the department. Must complete required online compliance and cybersecurity trainings as required. Must maintain accurate, updated records turned in at a timely manner, as required. Must check mailbox and email on a regular basis. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Must be 18 years of age.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements (P)(S) and classifications and all other required licenses, permits, and certificates (paid training available to trainee without a CDL.)
Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state and federal requirements.
Must pass an annual physical in accordance with state law.
Must show negative on a drug and/or alcohol test to be given on a pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and District policy.
Must have completed or be enrolled in the School Bus Driver Certification course developed by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Must maintain certification as required.
Must successfully complete the School Bus Driver Training Program provided by the District.
Must successfully pass retraining requirements if sent to training by a supervisor.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and an annual physical.
Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency.
Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate professionalism in one’s communications and interactions with children/students, parents, school personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Effective reading, writing, and mathematical skills to complete necessary forms, reports, and interpret maps.
Ability to effectively manage student behavior.
Ability to safely operate the bus.
Must follow District policies and Transportation Services guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate bus and all related equipment in a safe and efficient manner, obeying all traffic laws and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
Provide a safe and positive riding experience for all students assigned to your bus.
Immediately report involvement in any collision, incident or job-related injury before the completion of your assigned shift through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
Immediately report mechanical problems, damage to bus (interior and exterior) and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections through prescribed guidelines and procedures.
Keep interior of bus clean/neat and maintain appropriate level of fuel as stated in department policy.
Maintain effective behavior management over groups of children.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and coworkers.
Load and unload students from the bus following prescribed guidelines and procedures.
Must perform emergency evacuation of students on bus if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door and/or lifting students in emergency situations.
Must attend in-service, required trainings, and safety meetings as required by the department.
Must complete required online compliance and cybersecurity trainings as required.
Must maintain accurate, updated records turned in at a timely manner, as required.
Must check mailbox and email on a regular basis.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Perform other duties as assigned.