Bus Driver; 9 Month (4 Openings)

Browning Public Schools; Montana; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Browning Public Schools in Browning, MT is seeking a Bus Driver for the 9-month term to transport students on regular routes and for extracurricular activities, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic laws.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Montana commercial driver's license; the district offers health insurance, retirement benefits, and other classified benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Montana commercial driver's license endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
• Dependable with good public relations skills.
• Physical ability to drive large bus and operate vehicle.
• Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Preferred: prior bus driving experience; clean driving record; knowledge of district bus procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transports students in a safe and courteous manner for regular routes and extracurricular activities.
• Obeys all traffic laws and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Checks bus for mechanical defects and reports maintenance needs.
• Performs duties as assigned by Transportation Director.

Skills

Public relations

Dependable

Physical ability

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana commercial driver's license endorsement

Job description

Browning Public Schools

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

August 4, 2025

Updated: 1/22/26
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Position:
Bus Driver: 9 Month (4 openings)

Type:
Transportation Department, (1.0 FTE) 9-month (school term) positions under Classified Labor Agreement. Supervised by Transportation Director.

Duties:
Transports students in a safe and courteous manner for regular bus routes and for extracurricular activities as needed; obeys all traffic laws; checks bus for mechanical defects; maintains discipline on bus. See Job Description.

Qualifications:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; current Montana driver's license with commercial endorsement (or qualify to obtain); must be dependable; physical ability to drive large bus; good public relations skills; knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance. Preferred: Previous experience as a bus driver; excellent driving record; knowledge of district bus procedures.

Salary:
Hourly rate per Classified Salary Schedule, Lane 3/Step 0; $21.16 ($21.75 after successful completion of 90-working-day probationary period).

Benefits:
Per Classified agreement; includes leave, retirement, and health insurance benefits.

Pre-employment
Requirements:
Successful applicants must pass DOT drug test and criminal background check; including Clearinghouse query.

To Apply:
Obtain application materials from: Personnel Department, Administration Building, 129 1st Avenue SE, P.O. Box 610, Browning, MT 59417, Contact Linda Baker: tel: [phone], or fax: [phone].

Closes:
Until Filled

Browning Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

and provides accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act