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Bus Driver (Part-Time) - 2025-2026 School Year - August 2025 rate starts at $24.65 per hour

Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE · 4 mo ago
ManagementPart-time

Position Purpose

Operation of school vehicles under all types of weather conditions; safely transporting students and other authorized persons over school routes according to a time schedule, and on field trips, co-curricular or special trips as authorized by OPS officials. Assists special needs of students including transporting wheelchair bound students. Conducts bus practice and emergency evacuations. Services, inspects and cleans vehicle and related equipment. Performs and completes daily pre-trip inspections; completes forms, records and reports.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

  • Drives school vehicle safely and professionally.
  • Drives school vehicle on scheduled/designated routes.
  • Complies with all traffic rules, regulations and ordinances.
  • Services, inspects and cleans vehicle and related equipment.
  • Maintains control of student passengers within necessary parameters for student safety consistent with school district policy.
  • Ability to work with distractions.
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  • Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspection; completes forms, records, and reports as required by federal, state and school district policy.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use levers, lifts, mechanical tools and cleaning supplies.

Physical And Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
  • Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.
  • Able to lift, move and reposition objects and materials- frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • A minimum of 21 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • A valid driver’s license and minimum of three (3) years driving experience and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.
  • Successful completion of the Student Transportation Bus Driver Training Program including: NE DMV - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), NE DMV - School Bus Driver’s permit, Registration with the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and First Aid/CPR training.
  • Meets OPS insurability requirements.
  • Evidence of understanding and willingness to comply with the practices and procedures cited in the Handbook for Transportation Employees.

Salary Schedule

This is a part time position. The position requires a split shift. Working both shifts daily is required.

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