School Bus Driver​/D32N

Position: School Bus Driver / 2026-D32N06-005
# School Bus Driver - 2026-D32N06-005

Print## VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT### School Bus Driver
** UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
** BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION  Nenahnezad Community School  Fruitland, NM
** POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
** School Bus Driver , CY-5703-02    
** POSITION INFORMATION:
** Part time, School Year    Salary Range $22.12 to $31.43, Per Hour      
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* LOCATION:

**  , Fruitland, NMANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
2026-D32N06-005,     Vacancies  1  Issue Date: 07/01/26    Closing Date: 07/22/26 - 04:30 pm, Mountain (DST) Timezone The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunitiesfrom early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities.

The Department of the Interior(DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encouragesapplications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility(DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.### JOIN US AS WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION!
** STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being.

In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate school buses in support of the school, but also is required to drive sedans, pickup trucks, and other vehicles as assigned. There are no passenger capacity limitations.

Operates a school bus transporting students to and from school. The school bus routes are normally over both improved and unimproved roads that become very difficult to traverse during inclement weather. Operates a school bus transporting student groups and employees of the school serving as sponsors and/or coaches of the groups to and from extra-curricular activities such as field trips, sporting events, cultural activities, etc.,

both on and off the reservation.

Operates motor vehicles such as sedans, station wagons, pickup trucks, vans, etc., for the school, performing trips such as picking up mail, supplies, laundry, transporting children to and from medical facilities, etc. Performs operator maintenance checks before and after each trip.

Performs other maintenance and repairs as required such as performing operator maintenance checks before and after each trip, checking and replacing worn fan belts, changing, and repairing flat tires, changing oil and filters, cleaning and replacing air filters, etc. Is required to take vehicles assigned to the school to and from garages for repair, turn in, and/or maintenance. Is required to operate a vehicle in performing a variety of chores such as a garage pick-up and disposal, safety checks, etc.
** INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:
** Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidate sin accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 mustbe submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

** Within the scope of Indian preference,…