BUS DRIVER
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 and 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.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
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.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of :
English language, specifically reading, writing, and communication. Basic math skills.
Verbal communication of laws, rules, regulations and practices of automotive operations safety, especially as pertaining to school bus operations.
Basic First Aid
State and local traffic laws and regulations.
Physically handicapped and non-ambulatory children's requirements habits and characteristics.
Basic discipline and behavior modification techniques.
Skill in & Ability to:
Operating automatic transmission vehicles.
Applying defensive driving principles and driving safety.
Using appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions.
Dealing effectively with and supervising general education students and students with disabilities.
Learning to recognize and deal effectively with physically challenged and non-ambulatory students' various medical emergencies.
Learning to evacuate all students including physically handicapped and non-ambulatory students from a bus in emergency situations.
Administering basic First Aid.
Learning assertive discipline techniques.
Learning to secure wheelchairs and safety restraints.
Lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Following oral and written instructions.
Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
Reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.
Working effectively in stressful situations.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: Continuously
Lifting objects over 25 lbs.: Continuously
Sitting for extended periods: Continuously
Standing for extended periods: Occasionally
Walking for extended periods: Occasionally
Bending or stooping: Frequently
Reaching above shoulder height: Occasionally
Pushing/pulling objects: Continuously
Climbing stairs or ladders: Occasionally
Operating heavy machinery: Never
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions: Continuously
Exposure to loud noises: Continuously
Working in confined spaces: Continuously
Working at heights: Never
Working with hazardous materials: Occasionally
Repetitive hand or arm movements: Frequently
Definitions:
Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.
Internal Job Number 25/2026
Salary
Bus Driver
Grade 19 CSCA
Sch A:
$22.64 (entry step)
Sch B:
$27.29 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Range/Grade G19
Additional Job Information
Applications for Bus Drivers are accepted on an on-going basis and interviews/hiring will be conducted upon the department's need. Please attach your 10-year driving history report from the Department of Motor Vehicles to your application.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
Salary Increases
Longevity Bonuses
Guidance Resources
And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.
