Transportation Jobs and Training
The Bay City ISD Transportation Department
The Bay City ISD Transportation Department is dedicated to providing the best training possible that can prepare our drivers for the road. Our district trainers conduct regular safety meetings for all of our new and experienced drivers. Our administration provides continuous, year-around in-service training for drivers, monitors, and personnel.
We are always looking for bus drivers and substitute bus drivers.
- Starting pay for drivers is $18.56 per hour with a minimum of 5 hours per day
- Paid training to acquire CDL
All applicants for Bay City ISD are subject to criminal check, background history, and random drug testing.
Driver Qualification Training
Applicant drivers begin with completion of a DOT Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Each driver must first complete the 5 part Texas CDL written test at the DPS office. Driver training begins with department orientation and Defensive Driving Skills, taught by an experienced District Transportation Trainer. This training prepares the driver for the on-the road skills test conducted by a Texas Department of Public Safety evaluator.
Each new driver must also completed the Student Management class, Bus Loading and Unloading, Policy and Procedures class provided by the district. During the first 90 days, drivers are on a Probationary period. All drivers must complete the School Bus Certification Course (20 Hours) required by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Once an applicant has been hired, you will be contacted by one of our district's Transportation Trainers to begin your district bus training.
Bus Monitor Training
Bus Monitors are used on our Special Needs Routes to assist the drivers in loading, unloading, and with supervision of students during transit. Monitors are required to receive training in Student Management, Policy and Procedures, and Lift Bus Procedures. Bus Monitors work closely with the Special Needs riders. Training for our Special Needs riders is provided on an individual bases.
Regular Bus Drivers and Special Needs Drivers
Every driver (regular and special needs) must acquire a CDL Drivers License and must complete the State certification class conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A regular route driver is considered a full time employee. Starting and ending times for drivers route vary.
A Special Needs route usually drives an AM, Mid-day, and PM run. Special Needs Drivers work closely with the Special Needs Riders. Training for our Special Needs riders is provided on an individual bases.
Every driver (substitute) must acquire a CDL Drivers License and must complete the State certification class conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A substitute driver is considered an as needed employee. A substitute driver is called in to drive when a regular or special needs driver is not available to drive a school bus.
Please contact the Transportation Department for information about all positions.
Ben Schubert
Transportation Supervisor
979-401-1095
Misty Cavallin
Administrative Assistant
979-401-1091