School Bus Driver (38-041)

Alamogordo Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamogordo Public School District is seeking a School Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for students to and from school and related activities. The driver will communicate any mechanical or emergency issues to the Transportation Director and ensure on-time service while maintaining high ethical standards with students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications include a NM CDL Class B with S and P endorsements or the ability to obtain one, a clean driving record, background

Qualifications

• Ability to interact and communicate with students in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and co-workers.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements.
• Possession of a NM CDL Class B for school buses, with S and P endorsements or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses to transport passengers safely to and from school and related activities.
• Identify and communicate mechanical/maintenance and emergency situations to the Transportation Director/Coordinator.
• Maintain safe, on-time service and customer satisfaction, upholding ethical behavior with customers and staff.

Skills

Positive student interaction

Effective communication

Perform essential functions

Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

School Bus Driver

Date of Notice: September 2, 2026

Non-Exempt Position

Vacancy #: 38-041]

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Job Snapshot:

To provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation service by operating various school buses intransporting passengers to and from school as well as related activities accordance with applicable policies,
regulations, and statutes. To identify and communicate mechanical/maintenance and/or emergencysituations to the Transportation Director/Coordinator. Assure a safe, on-time service and customersatisfaction and maintaining the highest level of ethical behavior with our customers, fellow employees andcommunity we serve.

• Successful completion of a driving record check through the NM Motor Vehicle Division with a solid safety record


• Successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with Section 22-10-3, NMSA, 1978 at applicant's expense


• Satisfactory completion of a NM school bus driver's physical examination


• Possess a valid New Mexico commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B for school buses, with S and P endorsements or the ability to obtain one.


• Successful pre-employment screening for drug abuse in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382 at the District's testing lab


• Possession of current First Aid/CPR certification where required by State/District/Regulations desired

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to interact and communicate with students in a positive manner


• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements


• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and co-workers


• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements

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Position Available: Immediately

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Conditions of Employment:

Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations.

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The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.