Bus Drivers​/Bus Aid​/Activity and Sub

Bus Drivers/ Bus Aid/ Activity and Sub

Bloomfield NM Transportation Department - Bloomfield, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

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Job : 4843570

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

There are certain duties that all school bus drivers are required to perform. These include:

• Must know and be able to comply with the federal, state and local school district rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently transport students to and from school as well as related activities.
• Must conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on school bus and special equipment.
• Must have interest in and empathy for children.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of driving safety and courtesy.
• Must have a valid New Mexico commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.
• Must be able to meet or exceed the state required physical examination.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective student behavior management control over groups of children.
• Must be able to meet emergency situations in accordance with operating procedures.
• Must be willing and able to submit to and pass substance abuse testing as prescribed by the school board policy.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all school district, state and federal requirements.
• Must possess oral, written, math and communication skills to accurately complete the assigned forms and reports.
• Must be able to drive all district route buses and possess the ability to operate lift equipment and securement devices on special needs equipment.
• Must be at least twenty one (21) years of age.
• Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings as required by the district, state and federal government.
• Must be able to read and interpret schedules and forms as well as read and use a map.
• Must be physically able to climb out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency.
• Must possess working knowledge of how to care for students with disabilities and special transportation needs.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of driving safety and courtesy.
• Must complete bus evacuation drills and school bus safety training to meet district and state standards.
• Must be able and willing to complete and turn in all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner or as instructed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Job Duties

• Safe and efficient operation of the school bus in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment and extra trips.
• Monitor total weekly hours in order to avoid overtime.
• Properly report any and all mechanical concerns for vehicle and its component parts to minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline and report discipline problems through proper district procedures.
• Control emergency situations in a proper manner and in accordance with established federal, state, and local operating procedures.
• Effective and professional communications with students, parents, district personnel and the public.
• Implementation of maximum safety procedures for all passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including bus, yard, and facilities.
• Maintain current route sheets including student list, bus stops, and times.…