Job Details

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
2/9/2026

Location:
Transportation
JOB TITLE: Non-CDL Driver

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

DEPT. /SCHOOL: Transportation

DUTY DAYS: 172

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED: 2/18/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Support transportation operations by operating multi-purpose or white fleet vehicles to transport students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and homes inside and outside of the school district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED-preferred but not required
• Valid Driver's Licence Class C
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training
• Successful completion of a 20-hour Texas Department of Public Safety Certification course
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of all records
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with all levels of management both internal and external
• Capable of assessing situations in emergencies quickly and reacting with necessary measures for the protection and well-being of the passengers
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and school personnel
• Ability to manage students

Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 2 years of vehicle driving experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Report to work in accordance with assigned work schedule
2. Perform and document a pre-trip and post-trip inspection on every vehicle driven according to approved Splendora ISD and National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration guidelines and report all defects in writing to the shop immediately
3. Exercise caution and safety while driving, following all traffic laws and safety guidelines
4. Follow the assigned route as written and communicate changes to the appropriate staff
5. Ensure student safety while loading and unloading students
6. Maintain student discipline to ensure the safety of students being transported, address student discipline issues using approved techniques and communicate with school personnel regarding student behavior
7. Report and complete all required documentation for vehicle collisions, vehicle damage and student injuries
8. Documenting and reporting inappropriate and unacceptable behavior
9. Be aware of all student's disabilities and special needs. Any medical problems experienced by the students while being transported, must be reported by the driver and/or special needs aide to the Director. Followed up with a written report.
10. Complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to assure student records, behavior and readership confidentiality
11. Maintaining and updating student records on a timely basis
12. Recognizing evidence of abuse and neglect
13. Maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning student transportation
14. To cooperate with supervisory staff
15. Attend safety meetings and other training as necessary
16. Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

:

None.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Posture: Frequent standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Motion: Frequent walking; frequent climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving.

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noise. May work alone, regularly work irregular hour and occasional prolonged hours