EPISD Transportation is here to ensure safe transportation of students and staff.

Experience & Pay Rate

• No experience necessary
• Current/Starting Pay Rate $13.93/h
• Training, Licensing & other Costs*
• Training - $200
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)- $65
• Finger Prints- $45
• Physical- $65

*EPISD will reimburse the above costs after 1 year of service! 

School Bus Driver Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements
• Obtain school bus driver certificate
• Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol test
• Ability to pass annual physical
• Acceptable driving record: as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Must pass background check

Typical Work Schedule

• Morning- 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Afternoon - 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• Midday -  10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Midday routes are scheduled as needed)
• Work hours can be extended according to need of department. 

Optional Work Hours include

• Fieldtrip Monday-Friday from 8:30am-1:30 PM
• Extracurricular Activities
• Monday- Friday 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
• Saturday- Sunday on an as needed basis 

Interested individuals please contact the Transportation Department. Talk to Rosa Ornelas at (915) 230-2515 to schedule an appointment. 

Qualifications

Education / Certification:

• Valid Commercial driver's license/passenger and school endorsements preferred
• Obtain Region 19 School Bus driver Certification

Special Knowledge Required:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to pass alcohol and drug test and annual physical
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure and manage student behavior
• Ability to operate school bus