Bus Driver Elko - Transportation

Elko • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, drives a school bus to transport students to and from school and on special trips. This role involves maintaining student order, submitting reports, and ensuring the mechanical condition and safety of the bus. The position requires adherence to safety standards and performing related tasks as assigned. The work is performed outdoors and in confined areas around large vehicles, with frequent travel on various types of roads.

Requirements

• Ability to pass required medical examinations.
• Ability to pass knowledge and skills tests and passenger transport test for a Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements.
• Ability to operate a variety of school buses.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to driving school buses.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety rules/procedures and what constitutes acceptable/unacceptable behavior to students.
• Ability to complete records as required.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school, foreign equivalency, etc.); or, Three (3) years of successful driving experience with a current Commercial Driver’s License.
• Safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of Bus Driver Trainee Program.
• A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Nevada. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• A valid copy of Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating that the employee is physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) 391. Physical must be maintained for duration of assignment.
• Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (QSP) placement and at time of interview prior to final selection.
• High school transcript or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.) if applicable.
• Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (dated within 6 months).
• A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Nevada as indicated above.
• A valid copy of Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating that the employee is physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with FMCSR 391 as indicated above.
• Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus to transport pupils to and from school and on special trips.
• Maintains student order on bus and issues citations as necessary.
• Submits daily transportation reports and other necessary reports as required.
• Checks mechanical condition, gas, oil, other fluids, and tires, and inspects safety equipment of assigned bus before leaving on routes.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for students on buses.
• Checks bus passes periodically for eligibility and for after school activities.
• Conforms to safety standards prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees