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Bus Driver
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17041
Department
Commissioner Precinct 1
Division
Reservations & Transportation
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office Mission Precinct One:
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
Job Summary:
The Bus Operator will be responsible for operating various types of commercial passenger vehicles while providing safe and efficient transport services to Precinct One constituents and partners. Bus Operators follow precise schedules and adjust driving according to traffic and weather conditions and will be responsible for the safety and security of all passengers to and from their destinations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer service by safely transporting passengers to various destinations, operating various sizes of large passenger vehicles, open vehicle doors for passengers to enter and exit and assist passengers with disabilities and baggage.
Answer passengers' inquiries and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Follow specific timetables, planned routes.
Obey traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations.
Use vehicle, on-board equipment, communication devices and emergency procedures per standard operating procedures.
Re-fueling, interior and exterior cleaning and sanitizing of units.
Communicate with group coordinator and dispatch regarding planned trips and schedule.
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Work Environment:
This job operates in a Precinct One bus and often requires the driver to be stationary for extended periods of time
Temperature and weather condition variations may be encountered.
This role also uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and copiers.
Physical Demands:
This position is prominently sedentary however, may require some light physical activity (ability to climb stairs, pre and post trip inspection, storing baggage and bus cleaning).
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force frequently
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable related work experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
03
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in a related work field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
04
For this position, a valid Commercial Drivers License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx