Job Description
Join our award-winning transportation team and make a difference in students' lives! Plano ISD is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers with flexible schedules to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our community's children. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a rewarding career supporting education.
Why Drive with Plano ISD?
- Flexible morning/afternoon shifts (typically 3-5 hours/day)
- No nights, weekends, or holidays required
- Full benefits package including health insurance and retirement
- Paid training and certification support
- State-of-the-art bus fleet with modern safety features
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students to/from school and extracurricular events
- Conduct pre/post-trip bus inspections and maintenance checks
- Enforce student behavior policies and ensure bus safety protocols
- Maintain accurate transportation logs and incident reports
- Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and dispatch
- Adapt routes for field trips, athletic events, and emergency situations
- Participate in monthly safety training and professional development
Qualifications
- Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement
- Minimum 1 year professional driving experience
- Pass DOT physical and drug screening (provided)
- Excellent driving record with no major violations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and assist students with mobility needs
- Strong communication skills and patience working with children
- Flexibility to cover substitute routes as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required