School Bus Driver: Safe, Reliable Student Transit

Washakie County School Dst 1; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Washakie County School Dist 1 is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students and staff on designated routes and field trips. You will perform pre-trip inspections, clean and refuel the bus, and ensure all safety procedures are followed to protect students.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, and strong communication skills for reporting incidents and maintaining records. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus in our district.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws, road signs and safe driving practices.
• Good manual dexterity to operate and inspect the bus.
• Clear vision and hearing, with correction if needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes during school sessions, loading and unloading students.
• Transports students, teachers and others on field trips.
• Inspects the bus daily prior to transporting passengers to ensure it is in good, clean, and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed.
• Ensures communication device is working before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Arranges for maintenance of the bus and transports to/from maintenance facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline per district policies; reports incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing and records data for route efficiency as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure no child is left alone on the bus and all children depart safely at each stop.
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies; reports needs.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures drills are held as required.
• Evacuates children during accidents per procedures and completes written reports.
• Attends trainings and continuing education opportunities.

Skills

Traffic laws

Manual dexterity

Vision and hearing

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Procedures and safety

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Washakie County School Dist 1 is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students and staff on designated routes and field trips. You will perform pre-trip inspections, clean and refuel the bus, and ensure all safety procedures are followed to protect students.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, and strong communication skills for reporting incidents and maintaining records. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus in our district.