Over The Road Activity Bus Driver

Sweetwater County School District #1; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 in Wyoming seeks an Over the Road Activity Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for students to and from school activities. This full-time 10‑month role requires a Wyoming CDL with School Bus endorsements and a clean driving record.

You will perform pre/post trip inspections, keep accurate records, follow district safety procedures, and collaborate with coaches and teachers to support student activities.

Qualifications

• Wyoming CDL with School Bus endorsements (S/P) and air brake where pertinent.
• CPR, First Aid certifications and defensive driving training.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and district rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation of students to and from activities.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain bus cleanliness and readiness.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Student safety focus

Education

Wyoming CDL with S/P/air brake endorsements

CPR and First Aid certified

Defensive Driving training

Tools

Two-way radio

Cell phone

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Activity Driver
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled

Job Title: Over the Road Activity Driver

Location: Transportation

Terms of Employment:

10 Months/Year, Full Time

Salary: TII-0, $26.33

Nature and Scope of Job

Provide efficient and safe transportation of students to and from school activities. To perform all related duties as assigned.

• Able to demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of an OTR bus.
• Must meet and maintain all performance responsibilities, legal requirements and physical requirements for bus drivers.
• Must be familiar with state geography, towns/cities, roads and school locations.
• Must be able to access road and travel and weather information to and from destinations.
• Must follow proper reporting and record keeping of financial information, use of vouchers and credit cards.
• Must conduct emergency evacuation drills and all trip safety requirements.
• Must maintain proper student/staff relations.
• Must be able to conduct minor maintenance (fueling etc.)/repair of vehicles.
• Must maintain a Wyoming Commercial drivers license with air brakes (where applicable) passenger and S endorsements.
• Maintains insurability according to District's insurance carriers criteria.
• Uses positive verbal and nonverbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, parents and all district personnel.
• In cooperation with sponsors (coaches, teachers, chaperones) maintains student discipline on bus utilizing the Districts student discipline procedures.
• Conducts pre trip/post trip and maintains a clean bus.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parents/guardians in any public setting.
• Route duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Attends training as scheduled.
• Washes, cleans inside and fuels bus as necessary.
• Monitors two way radio and cell phones as necessary.
• Utilizes proper OSHA techniques when handling body fluids (blood born pathogens), when handling chemicals (Hazard Communication/Right to Know).
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid (Standard) training and certification. Must possess the range of motion to successfully administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of new drivers at the direction of the Safety/Training Coordinator.

--EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB--

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability

• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Must know and apply Wyoming rules and laws of the road.
• Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent further damage or potential accident to vehicle.
• Ability to read and understand gauges.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.
• Ability to enunciate clearly and communicate positively throughout the workday.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types.
• Possess sound emotional judgment.

Education, License, Certification and formal Training

• Appropriate CDL license with S (School Bus), P (Passenger) and Air brake endorsement where pertinent.
• CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving

Equipment Used

• School Bus (Suburban - 84 passenger)
• Fuel Pump
• Cell Phone
• Two-way radio

Physical Demands

• Upper body strength to lift 50 lbs.
• Lower body strength to climb in and out of buses.
• Able to sit/drive for long periods of time without fatigue.
• Sufficient physical strength to turn steering wheel of bus without difficulty.
• Ability to assist students of various physical abilities.
• Operate lift on special needs bus.
• Ability to function in severe weather situations.

Environmental Demands

• Drive in a variety of conditions to include extreme cold, dust, high winds, rainy, hot etc.
• Ability to drive on dirt and gravel roads.