Bus Drivers

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502 Please attend Hiring Event - Walk-in welcome! Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 9am-12pm at EmployNV Business Hub, 4001 S. Virginia Suite 8, Reno, NV 89502 **POSITION:**Bus Drivers **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant LOCATION: Reno and Sparks, NV **SALARY:**Grade 19 CSCA Sch A: $22.75 (entry step) Sch B: $27.43 (entry step) TO APPLY: **Direct Link: -**https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000017869andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=start\_index=300andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845 **Career Page: -**https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates a school bus and is responsible for student and passenger transportation, safety, and discipline during regularly scheduled routes or on a specific trip basis. Incumbent performs other related duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Experience: A minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties. Licenses/Certificates: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Motor Vehicle Operator's License; obtain and maintain a Nevada Commercial Driver License Class B with a passenger endorsement; and a school bus endorsement. Note: To obtain a CDL, applicants must be at least 21 years old, according to Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) regulations. Completion of a recognized First Aid course and CPR Certification is required. Knowledge of English language, specifically reading, writing, and communication. Basic math skills. Knowledge of verbal communication of laws, rules, regulations and practices of automotive operations safety, especially as pertaining to school bus operations. Knowledge of Basic First Aid Knowledge of state and local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of physically handicapped and non-ambulatory children's requirements habits and characteristics. Knowledge of basic discipline and behavior modification techniques. Skill in operating automatic transmission vehicles. Skill in applying defensive driving principles and driving safety. Skill in using appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions. Skill in dealing effectively with and supervising general education students and students with disabilities. Skill in learning to recognize and deal effectively with physically challenged and non-ambulatory students' various medical emergencies. Skill in learning to evacuate all students including physically handicapped and non-ambulatory students from a bus in emergency situations. Skill in administering basic First Aid. Skill in learning assertive discipline techniques. Skill in learning to secure wheelchairs and safety restraints. Skill in lifting and carrying heavy objects. Skill in following oral and written instructions. Skill in understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions. Skill in reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance. Skill in working effectively in stressful situations. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Operates a school bus and other District vehicles to transport both general education students and students with disabilities, to and from school on scheduled routes, and extra-curricular or athletic trips. Follow assigned schedules and routes. Picks up general education and students with disabilities at designated stop locations. Directs the loading and unloading of vehicles and monitors student scanning nd attendance. Supervises the behavior of all passengers aboard vehicles to maintain safety and discipline. Drives defensively, following state and local safe driving practices. Drive in adverse weather conditions and chain the bus when needed. Administers First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Prevention Intervention when needed. Maintains student rosters, trip mileage records, logs, and student data reports. Bi-annually conduct bus evacuations with students aboard. Attend driver meetings, training, and safety programs for professional development. Maintains safety performance standards and meets the required minimum of 10 hours of in-service annually. Must take and pass the Annual State of Nevada School Bus Driver test with a minimum 80% passing score. Performs vehicle safety inspections before departures following established procedures. Disinfects, cleans, and maintains the appearance inside and outside of assigned vehicle daily. May perform related office, clerical, dispatching, or service pool duties as needed. Understands and follows all pertinent state, local laws, administrative code, FMCSA, Nevada Department of Education, and district policies. Subject to passing a pre-employment drug test that follows the guidelines of the FMCSA, Department of Transportation and district policy.