Bus Driver - Substitute

Bus Driver
- Substitute

Location:

Transportation Department

Open To:
Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

Application Period:
Closes August 3, 2026 or until filled.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: $20.61 to $26.67 (4 hours per day, 181 days per year) with benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave. The prior position must be similar in nature and written verification of employment from the previous employer must be submitted to Human Resources upon employment. Per Administrative Regulation No.

311.1.

Note:

This position begins the  school year. During the training period the trainee will be a temporary employee and will not be entitled to any benefits except FICA and Workman's Compensation Insurance. After successful completion of the training and licensing period, trainee would become a regular probationary employee and will be eligible for benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement.

Application:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will require:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of High School Diploma, or High School transcript, or GED Certificate, or degree from a higher education college/university

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of training in school bus operations with two (2) years continuous service as a Bus Driver for the Carson City School District or equivalent experience and longevity performing bus driving duties in a related field with the acquired knowledge and abilities listed below. Bilingual preferred.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test.

This is a replacement position.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

Carson City School District Job Description

Job Title:

Bus Driver

Location:

Transportation Department

Related Categories:
Special Education Bus Driver, Substitute Bus Driver, Bus Driver Trainer

Reports To:

Transportation Supervisor or Designee

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Prepared By:
Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

Prepared Date: 12-23-2019

General

Job Description:

Under general supervision operates a school bus and/or other passenger vehicle; to perform simple bus maintenance as required; and to perform related work as required. Bilingual preferred. Experience or training required:
Knowledge of:
Provisions of the Nevada Motor Vehicle Code and the Nevada Educational Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students and other passengers; operation of a bus and passenger vehicle; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; and basic first aid. Ability to:
Maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition; maintains detailed records accurately as required; monitors student passengers' behavior and responds within general guidelines; performs first aid as required; operates vehicles maintaining and observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of training in school bus operations, first aid and forty (40) hours of experience and training performing the duties of a school bus driver. Licenses or Certificates required:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid Nevada Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement, a current standard First Aid/CPR Certificate, and an original Social Security Card.

The

Job Functions:

Positions in this class operate an assigned bus or passenger vehicle on a regularly scheduled route and time schedule. Incumbents may operate a bus or other passenger vehicle for special events as assigned. Positions in this class perform work, which is highly structured, which seldom varies and is performed in accordance with established procedures. Incumbents receive instructions only when unusual circumstances arise and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision.

All work is review periodically.

Essential Job Functions:

Drives and operates a District bus or passenger vehicle, transporting students and other passengers as authorized; monitors and controls student behavior while riding on the school bus using set, established and documented procedures; communicates with school authorities and…