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Bus Driver Incentive Programs

Bus Driver Referral Program - Call 936.931.0397 for details! 

Eligibility: All Waller ISD employees are eligible.

The $250 incentive payment will be provided to any Waller ISD staff member who refers a candidate to be a full-time bus driver after the candidate successfully meets all program criteria.

Program Criteria:

  • Candidates must identify the referring employee’s name on the application.
  • Referred candidates must not already be in the recruiting process.
  • There is no limit to the number of candidates that eligible employees may refer for employment.
  • Referred candidates must successfully complete the employment application, interview process(es), and all other requirements of employment.
  • After being hired, the referred candidate must obtain necessary CDL and endorsements as outlined in the job description, or already have obtained them, and complete any required training.
  • Once the referred candidate has obtained all necessary licenses and endorsements and successfully completes 6 months of employment in a regular full-time position, the referring employee will be eligible for a $250 incentive payment.
  • Incentive payments will be paid in the next pay period following completion of the requirements.
  • Current employees who are referring former bus drivers that have resigned as of July 1st of each school year will be excluded from this incentive.
  • Summer Months do not count towards 6 months of full time employment.

 

Bus Driver Bonus Incentive - Drivers in Training ($500)

This incentive is designed to support and reward new drivers in training who join Waller ISD without a Class B CDL (with Passenger and School Bus endorsements). Drivers who successfully obtain their CDL and are recommended for full-time employment as school bus drivers will be eligible for the following bonuses:

Eligibility:

  • New to the district
  • Does not hold a Class B CDL with P & S endorsements upon entry
  • Successfully obtains Class B CDL with P & S endorsements through Waller ISD’s training program
  • Recommended as a full-time bus driver for Waller ISD

Payment:

  • payment 1:  $125 - Awarded immediately after the first successful day of driving a school bus as a CDL-licensed driver for Waller ISD. 
  • payment 2:  $125 - Awarded after completing 90 scheduled workdays within the regular school year calendar (excludes any supplemental work outside of the 176-day work calendar). 
  • payment 3:  $250 - Awarded after completing 176 scheduled workdays within the regular school year calendar (excludes any supplemental work outside of the 176-day work calendar). 

Terms and Conditions:

  • The incentive is contingent upon the driver maintaining their full-time employment status and adhering to district safety and performance standards.

Bus Driver Bonus Incentive - CDL Licensed ($1000)

This incentive is designed to reward new full-time bus drivers who already possess a valid Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements at the time of employment with Waller ISD. 
 

Eligibility:

  • New full-time bus driver to Waller ISD
  • Holds a valid Class B CDL with P & S endorsements upon employment

Payment:

  • payment 1:  $250 - Awarded after completing 30 scheduled workdays within the regular school year calendar (excludes any supplemental work outside of the 176-day work calendar). 
  • payment 2:  $250 - Awarded after completing 90 scheduled workdays within the regular school year calendar (excludes any supplemental work outside of the 176-day work calendar).
  • payment 3:  $500 - Awarded after completing 176 scheduled workdays within the regular school year calendar (excludes any supplemental work outside of the 176-day work calendar). 

 Terms and Conditions:

  • Drivers must maintain full-time employment status and meet district performance and safety standards to remain eligible for incentive payments.

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