External Vacancy- Bus Driver #517

Location: Amargosa Elementary/Middle School
Hours: 3.75 hours per day, 4 days per week, 144 days per year
Funding Source: General Fund

About the role

To provide safe and efficient transportation for District students.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Keeps assigned bus cleaned, including all vision mirrors, windows, and the inside of the bus.
• Adheres to route, stops, and schedule as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Reports all accidents and completes the required reports.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or safety problems.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-District school trips.
• Transports only authorized students and District Employees.
• Performs the daily pre-trip safety inspection of the bus.
• Enforces District bus safety rules.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current physical examination as required by CDL.
• Completion of District/State training course.
• Valid Nevada Commercial Driver License with Passenger & School Bus endorsements.
• Ability to pass State and Federal criminal background check.
• Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
• Successful completion of a thorough background check and mandatory pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Skills

• Ability to pass required medical examinations.
• Ability to learn relevant regulations and rules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Recognizes and reports hazards, conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality requirements in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with and ability to support the implementation of district policies and administrative regulations related to assigned duties.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and unauthorized individuals on campus, and respond appropriately to incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Awareness of and participation in district and school emergency response procedures, including fire drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and other safety protocols.

Pay

Salary Range: $20.10 to $24.21 per hour

Schedule

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities are constantly changing. Use of equipment and supplies necessary to carry out functions of the position.