Bus Drivers

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno seeks a dependable School Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and trips, ensuring safety, discipline, and timely arrivals. The role requires adherence to state and district policies, pre-trip inspections, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with loading, and maintaining records; you will follow schedules, handle weather challenges, and participate in safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Nevada CDL Class B with passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR as required.
• Experience: related driving or school transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport students on scheduled routes and trips.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes with safety as priority.
• Loading/unloading students and supervising behavior during transport.
• Conduct pre/post trip vehicle inspections and maintain logs.
• Respond to emergencies and adverse weather; administer First Aid if needed.
• Maintain student rosters and attendance records as required.

Skills

Defensive driving

Student supervision

First Aid awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nevada CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement

School Bus Endorsement

First Aid Certification

Job description

BUS DRIVER

Under general supervision, operates a school bus and is responsible for student and passenger transportation, safety, and discipline during regularly scheduled routes or on a specific trip basis. Incumbent performs other related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus and other District vehicles to transport both general education students and students with disabilities to and from school on scheduled routes, and extra-curricular or athletic trips.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes.
• Picks up general education and students with disabilities at designated stop locations.
• Directs the loading and unloading of vehicles and monitors student scanning and attendance.
• Supplies the driving of the bus defensive manner following state and local safe driving practices.
• Drive in adverse weather conditions and chain the bus when needed.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Prevention Intervention when needed.
• Maintains student rosters, trip mileage records, logs, and student data reports.
• Bi-annually conduct bus evacuations with students aboard.
• Attend driver meetings, training, and safety programs for professional development.
• Maintains safety performance standards and meets the required minimum of 10 hours of in-service annually.
• Must take and pass the Annual State of Nevada School Bus Driver test with a minimum 80% passing score.
• Performs vehicle safety inspections before departures following established procedures.
• Disinfects, cleans, and maintains the appearance inside and outside of assigned vehicle daily.
• May perform related office, clerical, dispatching, or service pool duties as needed.
• Understands and follows all pertinent state, local laws, administrative code, FMCSA, Nevada Department of Education, and district policies.
• Subject to passing a pre-employment drug test that follows the guidelines of the FMCSA, Department of Transportation and district policy.

Additional Duties

Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Experience: A minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties.
• Licenses/Certificates: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Motor Vehicle Operator's License; obtain and maintain a Nevada Commercial Driver License Class B with a passenger endorsement; and a school bus endorsement. Note: To obtain a CDL, applicants must be at least 21 years old, according to Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) regulations. Completion of a recognized First Aid course and CPR Certification is required.

Knowledge

• English language, specifically reading, writing, and communication. Basic math skills.
• Verbal communication of laws, rules, regulations and practices of automotive operations safety, especially as pertaining to school bus operations.
• Basic First Aid.
• State and local traffic laws and regulations.
• Physically handicapped and non-ambulatory children's requirements habits and characteristics.
• Basic discipline and behavior modification techniques.

Skills and Abilities

• Operating automatic transmission vehicles.
• Applying defensive driving principles and driving safety.
• Using appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions.
• Dealing effectively with and supervising general education students and students with disabilities.
• Learning to recognize and deal effectively with physically challenged and non-ambulatory students' various medical emergencies.
• Learning to evacuate all students including physically handicapped and non-ambulatory students from a bus in emergency situations.
• Administering basic First Aid.
• Learning assertive discipline techniques.
• Learning to secure wheelchairs and safety restraints.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Working effectively in stressful situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: Continuously
• Lifting objects over 25 lbs.: Continuously
• Sitting for extended periods: Continuously
• Standing for extended periods: Occasionally
• Walking for extended periods: Occasionally
• Bending or stooping: Frequently
• Reaching above shoulder height: Occasionally
• Pushing/pulling objects: Continuously
• Climbing stairs or ladders: Occasionally
• Operating heavy machinery: Never
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions: Continuously
• Exposure to loud noises: Continuously
• Working in confined spaces: Continuously
• Working at heights: Never
• Working with hazardous materials: Occasionally
• Repetitive hand or arm movements: Frequently

Definitions

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.