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Standby Cover Driver, CDL (185 days)

Dallas Independent School District

Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Watson Candidate Assistant is here to answer questions about working at Dallas ISD.

Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) preferred
At least 21 years of age
Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements
Must be able to drive a vehicle with Air-Brakes
Type 3driving record that meets the Districts standard for operations of motor vehicles
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Meet all state (TEA) qualifications for school bus drivers
Competency to complete required bus driver safety training
Exceptional communications public relations and interpersonal skills
Must be able to communicate effectively in speaking reading and writing Bilingual preferred
minimum 1 year school bus driving experience
Ability to driver multiple types of buses (Type A B C D Bus)
Trained in Special Needs Transportation or willing to be trained within 30 days of employment

Must be willing to work flexible hours
Presents a positive role model for patrons that supports the goals of Dallas ISD
Works effectively with others
Reports to work on time is reliable for regular and overtime work and is absent only with good cause
Exhibits good judgement in decision making and problem solving
Recognizes needs of job and suggests ways to improve efficiency and productivity
Operates a bus safely and efficiently transporting pupils to and from school and related activities
Follows the Dallas ISD Driver Code of Conduct
Accessible to dispatcher or supervisor for daily assignments
Assumes charge of the bus and passengers while the bus is in route and is responsible for the safety and conduct of those transported
Maintains a good working relationship with the principals and maintains a disciplined decorum of the bus conducive to safety and protection of property
Assists and instructs pupils in proper loading and unloading procedures
Operates according to assigned schedules and routes
Renders assistance if needed when the bus breaks down or is involved in an accident
Makes neat legible and accurate transportation records as required
Reports discipline problems to the transportation supervisor and to the principal
Covers routes and/or other runs as the supervisor or dispatcher directs
Transports only authorized students and adult sponsors
Maintains a clean bus externally and internally
Reports maintenance problems to maintenance foreman in a timely manner
Attends all required staff developments
Demonstrates leadership with proper attendance and punctuality
Follows the chain of command as noted in organizational policy
Uses time wisely to ensure productivity and efficiency
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned)