26-27 Bus Driver Trainee POOL

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for Bus Driver Trainees in Rio Rancho, NM. This position involves driving school buses, performing pre-trip inspections, and ensuring the safety of students during transportation. Candidates must pass drug tests and background checks and should ideally have a high school diploma.

The hourly pay during training is set at $18.02, increasing to the full driver salary once training is completed. The Rio Rancho Public Schools is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Min. age of 21 years required.
• No more than one preventable accident in the past driving year.

Responsibilities

• Drives school buses in accordance with NM regulations.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and cleans buses.
• Follows all traffic laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English

General driving experience

Ability to meet medical qualification standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a job posting for the 2026-2027 School Year.

190 Day Calendar.

This posting will create a pool of applicants. As openings become available, these applicants will be reviewed and considered for an interview.

Fees

The Rio Rancho Public School District will pay fees for pre-employment drug testing and the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical for all Bus Driver applicants who are selected to be Bus Driver Trainees.

Training Hourly Pay

Bus Driver applicants who are selected to be Bus Driver Trainees will be paid at the hourly rate of $18.02 as they participate in the mandatory bus driver training program. This rate will increase to the full driver salary schedule once training is complete.

Pre-employment Qualifications

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass drug testing.
• Must successfully meet medical qualification standards on the DOT Physical for CDL Licensing Medical Certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• No more than one preventable accident in the past driving year.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Three (3) years of general driving experience.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Must successfully pass background checks.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must successfully meet medical qualification standards on the DOT Physical for CDL Licensing Medical Certification.
• Must be able to complete the bus driver training program within 45 days and be qualified and licensed to drive a school bus within 60 days.

Training Program Components

• Training Overview & Policies and Procedures
• Standards for Providing Transportation for Eligible Students
• Pre Trip Vehicle Inspection
• School Bus Driver Security Training
• Safety Equipment
• Mirrors Adjustment
• Reference Point Driving
• Transporting Students with Disabilities Awareness
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness
• Coaching the School Bus Driver
• First Aid & CPR Training
• Complete 4 Part DMV Test for Issuance of Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
• Behind the Wheel Training
• Observation Time
• Defensive Driving Course
• Complete the Behind-the-Wheel Skill Evaluation Test for Issuance of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Bus Attendant Training

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Drives school buses in accordance with NM Public Education Department minimum standards.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Performs proper pre-trip inspection before each operation.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces bus rules as set by the Executive Director of Student Transportation.
• Keeps the radio on and trained and knowledgeable of 10 Ten Codes.
• Records transportation data on form provided.
• Exhibits teamwork principles in all areas of the RRPS Student Transportation program.
• Must be responsible, dependable, and reliable in maintaining training schedules to demonstrate strong work ethic.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including substituting as a bus attendant.

Training & Work Hours

Training and Work hours will be in accordance with hours determined by the Executive Director of Student Transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rio Rancho Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.