Bus Driver Relief - Student Transportation

BUS DRIVER RELIEF - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION JOB

Openings as of 6/4/2026

• Position Type:
  Support Staff / Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Transportation
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026

Title:

BUS DRIVER - RELIEF

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Terms of Employment: 180 – 190 DAYS/YEAR

Salary Range: BUS DRIVER ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE $23.77 - $31.36 EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE PAID $20.23 - $26.69 EMPLOYER PAID PERS

Benefits:
Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 20+ HRS. PER WEEK;
Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance – 25+ HRS. PER WEEK;
No State Tax

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Under the guidance of the Director of Transportation, the bus driver is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. The position conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work.

• Transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain student discipline on the bus and enforce rules governing student conduct. Prepare student conduct reports.
• Ensure that the bus can be operated safely before driving and conduct pre-trip inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door opening devices. Report any discrepancies to the Vehicle Maintenance Department.
• Operate the bus safely over assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops.
• Report all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; administer first aid to injured persons until services arrive; and complete required accident reports.
• Notify the proper authority in cases of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, when off schedule, or other incidents.
• Maintain accurate records concerning vehicle maintenance, mileage, and number of students transported.
• Maintain a commercial driver's license as required by the State Department of Transportation and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Secure wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus as needed.
• Obey all traffic laws and transportation practices.
• Install tire chains as required.
• Attend scheduled training and safety meetings.
• Assist substitute drivers in learning bus routes by participating in ride-a-longs and providing feedback and route information.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

The position requires frequent contact with students, parents, and District staff.

Safe driving practices; provisions of the Nevada Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students; operation of a bus; first aid and CPR practices, record keeping techniques; knowledge of local street and road systems; how to properly secure a wheelchair, car seat, and other restraining devices on a school bus.

• Operate a bus observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain a vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
• Learn a designated bus route including stops and traffic hazards.
• Accurately and quickly learn local street and road systems.
• Accurately and quickly learn how to properly secure a wheelchair, car seat, and other restraining devices on a school bus.
• Maintain student discipline and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to safe driving.
• Recognize and report any unsafe act or condition.
• Remain in compliance with State/District regulations regarding the use of controlled substances and alcohol as applied to school bus drivers.
• Meet the mandated physical and mental requirements established by the State and the U.S. Department of Transportation – the District is not permitted to employ individuals that do not meet these standards.
• Exercise confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
• Interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive and proper manner.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with employees at all levels and through multiple mediums.
• Effectively communicate with other agencies and organizations.
• Demonstrate accuracy with online data input for school personnel management.
• Operate a computer and related equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Appropriately handle stress and interact with others.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor or Transportation Coordinator. Transportation…