Bus Driver [TR04]

Laramie County School District 1; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Laramie County School District 1 Transportation in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Substitute Transportation Driver to transport students to and from school, field trips, and activities. Starting date is immediate; 10-month work year; hours vary by route.

Applicants must reside in Laramie County, hold a High School diploma or equivalent, and obtain Wyoming Class B CDL with P and S endorsements plus a DOT medical certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required.
• Must obtain Wyoming Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Must obtain DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and be insurable.
• Defensive driving and CPR/First Aid certificates may be required.
• Criminal background check and drug/alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus to transport students to and from school and on field trips in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain and enforce passenger safety rules; manage students during loading/unloading.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; coordinate maintenance needs.
• Prepare reports and logs documenting routes, mileage, incidents, and counts.
• Communicate with dispatcher and school personnel regarding route changes and policies.
• Operate radios and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment

Job description

Substitute Transportation Driver [S050]

Laramie County School District 1 TRANSPORTATION - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5947268
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$20.21/HOUR

Eligible candidates must reside in Laramie County.

Hours vary depending on route length.

Minimum 6 hours, maximum 8 hours per day.

Job Title: Driver

Department: Transportation

Work Year: 10 Months

Revised Date: June 2020

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Schedule: Transportation-194 days

SUMMARY: This position, for both permanent and substitutes, is responsible for transporting students to/from school, field trips, or activities. Drivers are responsible for preventative maintenance and coordinating scheduled and corrective maintenance to ensure vehicles are in good operational condition, thus ensuring the safety of students and passengers during transport, and while loading and unloading from buses. Drivers are also responsible for passenger management while operating district buses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• Drives a school bus or other district provided vehicle to transport passengers to and from school, field trips, and/or activities in a safe and timely Informs school personnel and parents of transportation policies, procedures, and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops or changes in those stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.).
  Frequency D % of Time 30%
• Follows disciplinary procedures outlined by the Transportation Department and LCSD1 and communicates any issues that may contravene LCSD1 Administrative Regulations, Chapter V, Section 10 to parents and supervisors. Responds to students, parents and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation
  Frequency D % of Time 15%
• Monitors students and other passengers for appropriate behavior to enforce established passenger safety rules and guidelines. Assist students and other passengers, as necessary, to ensure safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency Monitor/manage students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
  Frequency D % of Time 15%
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) to resolve and/or recommend a solution to the situation. Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate behavior, ) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for action.
  Frequency D % of Time 10%
• Operates and is familiar with lifts, wheelchairs, student safety vests, and wheelchair tie downs when transporting special needs students to ensure these passengers are transported in a safe and practical manner.
  Frequency D % of Time 5%
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe, operational and in compliance with mandated guidelines. Files condition reports after inspections are done.
  Frequency D % of Time 5%
• Operates two-way radios in an efficient manner to communicate with the bus dispatcher and other drivers.
  Frequency D % of Time 5 %
• Prepares reports (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing, and rerouting information ) to document activities, provide written reference, convey information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
  Frequency D % of Time 5%
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
  Frequency D % of Time 5%
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills to ensure the safety of passengers and comply with mandated requirements and laws.
  Frequency Q % of Time 1%
• Performs other duties as assigned
  Frequency Ongoing % of Time 4%
  TOTAL % of Time = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must obtain and maintain a minimum of a Wyoming Class B Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with P and S endorsements by the conclusion of the district-provided training course
• Must obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate upon offer of employment
• Driver insurability via the district’s insurance required
• Must obtain and maintain Defensive Driving and CPR/First Aid Certificates by the conclusion of the district-provided training course
• Criminal background check required for employment.
• Drug and alcohol testing is required throughout employment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, district policies, and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals; typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, ; and office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, etc.; preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire
• Operational knowledge of school buses and district vehicles required at the conclusion of the district-provided training course

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Direct reports: This position has no direct reports

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY

• None required

Position Type: See Job Description
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Adam Greenwood , Director of Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]