Bus Driver; Part-Time rate

Bus Driver (Part-Time) -  School Year - August 2025 rate starts at $24.65 per hour

Hiring For The  School Year

Job Title
:
Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Location
:
Student Transportation Center

Reports To
:
Director, Student Transportation

Work Schedule / FLSA Status
: 185 Duty Days as per negotiated agreement / Non-Exempt

Salary
:
Part‑time position. Requires split shift; driving both shifts daily is required.

Operate school vehicles under all types of weather conditions; safely transport students and authorized persons along school routes, field trips, and special trips. Assist special‑needs students, conduct bus practices and emergency evacuations, and perform vehicle inspections, cleaning, and maintenance. Travel locally as required.

• Drive school vehicles safely and professionally.
• Operate vehicles on scheduled routes and comply with all traffic laws.
• Perform vehicle inspections, cleaning, and daily maintenance.
• Maintain control of passengers within safety parameters consistent with district policy.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and handle distractions effectively.
• Complete pre‑trip inspections and required documentation.
• Work with a diverse student population and handle various situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Minimum age 21.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license with at least three years driving experience and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test.
• Completion of the Student Transportation Bus Driver Training Program, including NE DMV CDL, school bus permit, Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration, and First Aid/CPR training.
• Meet OPS insurability requirements.
• Understand and comply with the practices and procedures in the Handbook for Transportation Employees.

• Rapid response in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in office, school, and warehouse settings with frequent lifting and pushing.
• Ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and hand usage as described.

Terms of Employment
:
Classified part‑time non‑exempt, governed by Nebraska public school laws and OPS policies. Employment is contingent upon verification of required licenses, background check, U.S. citizenship or legal authorization, drug testing, and medical examination.

EEO Statement
:
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or economic status. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531‑299‑0307). The district is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities;

contact HR at 531‑299‑0240.