26-27 Bus Driver Trainee POOL

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year and will create a pool of applicants for Bus Driver Trainee positions. As openings become available, applicants will be reviewed and considered for an interview. The Rio Rancho Public School District will cover the fees for pre-employment drug testing and the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical for selected Bus Driver Trainees. Trainees will be paid $18.02 per hour during the mandatory bus driver training program, with the rate increasing to the full driver salary schedule upon completion of training.

Requirements

Must successfully pass a background check
Must successfully pass drug testing
Must successfully meet medical qualification standards on the DOT Physical for CDL Licensing Medical Certification
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
No more than one preventable accident in the past driving year
Minimum age of 21 years old
Three (3) years of general driving experience
Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English
Must be able to complete the bus driver training program within 45 days and be qualified and licensed to drive a school bus within 60 days
Complete 4 Part DMV Test for Issuance of Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
Behind the Wheel Training
Observation Time
Defensive Driving Course
Bus Attendant Training
Complete the Behind-the-Wheel Skill Evaluation Test for Issuance of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
CDL License or be able to test and obtain CDL License
CDL License or driver's license

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

Drives school buses in accordance with NM Public Education Department minimum standards
Obeys all traffic laws
Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
Keeps assigned bus clean
Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
Performs proper pre-trip inspection before each operation
Reports all accidents and completes required reports
Enforces bus rules as set by the Executive Director of Student Transportation
Keeps the radio on and trained and knowledgeable of 10 Ten Codes
Records transportation data on form provided
Exhibits teamwork principles in all areas of the RRPS Student Transportation program
Must be responsible, dependable and reliable in maintaining training schedules to demonstrate strong work ethic.
Performs other duties as assigned, to include substituting as a bus attendant.