Bus Driver

FNA Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

FNA Group in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a part-time school bus driver to transport children between homes, school, and field trips in a Class C bus. You will assist with route planning, safety inspections, and maintaining a mobile Head Start learning environment that is safe and developmentally appropriate.

The role requires CDL Class C, CPR/First Aid, and at least six months of bus driving experience. You will train and support families, monitor students, and help keep trip records accurate and

Qualifications

• Must have Alaska CDL Class C with school bus endorsement.
• Biannual medical exam certificate required.
• Eligible for FNA auto insurance coverage, as demonstrated by a valid Alaska Driver License and a current driving record.
• Minimum six (6) months of bus driving experience; must participate annually in an 8‑hour in‑services training to maintain and enhance driver skills.
• Complete Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid training within thirty days of hire.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.

Responsibilities

• Transports children safely on predetermined routes.
• Transports children to field trips and assists in supervising during activities.
• Performs pre/post-trip inspections and ensures buses are safe and fueled.
• Maintains accurate travel, mileage, and maintenance records.
• Provides orientation and safety training for families and new riders.
• Ensures compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

Skills

Bus driving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Route planning

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

CDL Class C

CPR & First Aid

Medical examination

Alaska driving record

Job description

Summary

This position transports children to and from school as well as on field trips in a Class C passenger bus. The driver is responsible for assisting with planning bus routes, performing bus maintenance, and providing a Head Start-focused mobile learning environment that is safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate for preschool children. The driver may also be assigned to ride the bus as a monitor.

Location & Hours

Fairbanks, AK, US – Part Time Program Services

Salary Range

$19.29 to $28.34 hourly

Job Duties

• Transports children between their homes and school in a safe and timely manner following a pre-determined route.
• Transports children to field trips and assists in the supervision of children during the scheduled activity.
• Assists children with boots, jackets, and accessories; helps children with seating and guides children to and from the classrooms.
• Ensures safety and maintenance inspections of assigned school bus are complete and timely.
• Performs daily pre/post-trip inspections of all buses.
• Ensures the bus is serviced as necessary and that the bus is always fueled sufficiently.
• Provides bus monitor training and bus evacuation training and drills as needed and as required.
• Provides a bus orientation to each family prior to beginning services, reviewing FNA Head Start 0-5 transportation policies and procedures.
• Communicates positively and professionally with children and families, staff, and the public and takes action to resolve conflict when necessary.
• Provides orientation for new bus riders.
• Cleans the bus inside and out, including cleaning windows, sweeping the floor, wiping down, and sanitizing bus seats.
• Maintains the bus storage area/garage.
• Keeps accurate and timely records on travel, mileage, and bus maintenance.
• Assists in developing bus routes, scheduling changes, additions, and cancellations to bus routes and maintains updates to the schedule, as assigned. Always communicates changes to manager.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including Head Start Performance Standards and childcare licensing requirements.
• Works well under pressure and meets multiple and conflicting deadlines while demonstrating cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Assists with providing an environment that respects the gender, culture, ethnicity, family composition, and special emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of the individual child.
• Collaborates with teaching staff and bus monitor to understand and implement activities that extend classroom learning onto the bus and bring bus safety learning into the bus as a portable classroom.
• Attends staff meetings, family staffing, and other scheduled meetings and required trainings.
• Adheres to all State licensing regulations.
• Acts as a positive role model for children, especially about respecting the feelings and rights of others.
• Follows program procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Maintains confidentiality of family records and information.
• May provide lunch or break coverage in classrooms or complete other assigned duties during non‑bus driving hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to drive a bus.
• Friendly and respectful demeanor with skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful relationships with children, parents, supervisors, and other employees.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively present instruction and/or information to students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Knowledge of local community and transportation routes to transport children safely and timely.
• Ability to keep buses current with safety and maintenance inspections used for school buses.
• Familiar with forms and documentation used for daily pre/post-trip inspections of all buses.
• Awareness of common sanitation and basic maintenance for school buses in the State of Alaska.
• Organization skills to maintain accurate documentation and maintain bus storage area/garage.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of software.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Must have a valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C with school bus endorsement.
• Must have and maintain a biannual medical examination certificate.
• Eligible for FNA auto insurance coverage, as demonstrated by a valid Alaska Driver License and a current driving record.
• Minimum six (6) months of bus driving experience; must participate annually in an 8‑hour in‑services training to maintain and enhance driver skills.
• Complete Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid training within thirty days of hire.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

None specified.