Substitute Bus Driver
La Porte Fire Department - La Porte, TX
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Position: Substitute Bus Driver Job Description: Assist challenging students being transported to and from school as well as performing related work activities in a safe and timely manner. Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes Exercising student management through correct use of communication and discipline Report discipline problems through proper school district procedures Assist in the inspection of each vehicle before and after each trip using correct procedures and completing proper district documents Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with a "P and S" endorsement Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Other Information: Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor. Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at
Created: 2026-03-10