School Bus Drivers

School Bus Drivers Wanted -- Join the NPS Transportation Department

Opportunities are available for both regular and substitute bus drivers. Contact Superintendent Andy Skewis for more information or to apply: andy.skewis or

A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from school. As such, a School Bus Driver should be free of any traffic or legal violations and should have an authoritative, yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws.

• Transport students and other passengers to and from school and other routes
• Ensure the safety of all passengers
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each run, maintaining a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
• Attend safety meetings and trainings as required

Qualifications include meeting all of the state, federal & school district position requirements:

• Have a Class B (or
  
  A) CDL License, with Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• Satisfactory Physical Examination, including drug/alcohol screens - maintain a current DOT physical card
• Pass a comprehensive background check, including a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and review of previous employment history
• Be clear of at-fault accidents and traffic citations/No more than 6 accumulated points on driving record
• Beginning Bus Driver Workshop* - maintain beginning bus driver course or CE card

* Training may be provided locally for selected applicants who need to meet licensing requirements.