School Bus Driver

Overview

NOTICE OF VACANCY — School Bus Driver

Date of Notice:
September 11, 2025

Non-Exempt Position
• Vacancy #: 38-002

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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
• School bus driver experience desired
• Possession of current First Aid/CPR certification where required by State/District/Regulations desired

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

Position Available: Immediately

How to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED – will not close before September 21, 2025.

Apply online at  and indicate your interest in the position.

Full time and part time positions available

Salary: Nine months (180 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the Bus Driver Salary Schedule.

Reference: Alamogordo Public Schools Salary and Work Day Calendar

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment: 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Education