School_Bus​/Van Driver_Substitute

_Bus/Van

Gretna Public Schools, Bus Barn - Gretna, Nebraska

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Starting Date:
Immediately

Bus/Van Driver Substitute for the Transportation Department.

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely and courteously.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑inspection of vehicle components (tires, brakes, lights, safety equipment).
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at scheduled neighborhood locations following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electric multi‑passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and activities.
• Prepare and submit travel reports (number of passengers, mileage, fuel consumption, student behavior).
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic situations via telephone or mobile two‑way radios.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Escort small children across roads and highways when a responsible adult is in the vehicle.
• Perform minor vehicle repairs.
• Provide first aid as needed.
• Adhere to Nebraska Department of Education transportation regulations and all Department of Transportation standards.
• Serve as a role model and positive member of the community without negatively impacting the District’s reputation.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, student, and parent information per law and District rules.

• High school degree or GED.
• Unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and current school bus permit.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa status.
• Position is part‑time.

Essential physical functions include sitting, walking, standing, sprinting/run, bending or twisting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 75 lbs with appropriate assistive tools. Ability to drive for extended periods and operate vehicle controls consistently.

FLSA Exempt Status:
Non‑exempt. At‑will position.