Fernley Bus Driver 2026/27

BUS DRIVER

Terms of Employment: 
Permanent driver position: begin at $21.24 for Employee/Employer PERS contribution or $17.95 for Employer PERS contribution.
Once certified: $20.18 hourly rate sub driver rate.
Initial training at the hourly minimum wage rate: $12.75/hour.
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Operate school buses in accordance with Federal and State of Nevada traffic laws and regulations of the Nevada Department of Education and Lyon County School District. Under immediate supervision by the Area Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Operate school buses in accordance with federal and State of Nevada traffic laws and regulations of the Nevada Department of Education and Lyon County School District.
2. Drive defensively following safe driving practices.
3. Be responsible for the safe operation, conditions, washing, and cleanliness of the bus (inside and out).
4. Make necessary inspections, pre-trip and post-trip, and report any needed maintenance as indicated by the inspection.
5. Establish and maintain rapport with passengers. Ability to deal effectively and supervise students, maintain pupil control and report violations to proper authority.
6. Keep accurate records and submit all reports at the specified time.
7. Attend driver meetings and training sessions as required unless absence is approved.
8. Transports students to special activities such as field trips and athletic events as assigned.
9. Substitutes will be contacted on an "as need" basis for driving assignments. Availability. When contacted by their Area Coordinator, a substitute shall be expected to be available to work a minimum of two work days per month. When contacted, if a substitute is not available or refuse the driving assignment, after five (5) refusals that driver will be terminated as a driver for Lyon County School District
10. Makes deliveries, provides special back up driving services for exceptional or Special Needs Students.
11. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Based on identified business purposes, night and weekends work schedules or on-call status may be required as well as filling in on route assignments. Be free from addiction to narcotic, habit forming drugs, alcohol or controlled substance. Demonstrate initiative, self-reliance and leadership. Demonstrate ability to get along with others. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality and honest. Demonstrate good moral conduct. Demonstrate personal habits of cleanliness. Refrain from the use of inappropriate subject matter, language and gestures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations):

1. Must have knowledge of rules, regulations and practices of transportation and workplace safety.
2. Driving techniques including knowledge of vehicle maneuverability, road and traffic signs, signals and markings.
3. Nevada traffic laws for motor vehicle regulations as outlined in Nevada Manual for Motorists, Nevada School Bus Driver Training Manual, U.S. CDL Driver's Manual and Lyon County School District Transportation Policies and Handbook.
4. Ability to apply defensive driving principles and use good judgment in meeting unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions.
5. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
6. Ability to deal effectively with and supervise students.
7. Ability to operate a two-way radio.
8. Ability to work flexible hours and shifts at various locations.
9. Have adequate hearing in both ears; meeting federally mandated requirements.
10. Have vision which meets mandated requirements without glasses or with corrective glasses or lenses.
11. Have depth perception which meets CDL requirements.
12. Be free from mental or physical problems that may interfere with safe driving.
13. Possess full and normal use of both hands and arms and both legs and feet.
14. Abstain from the use of medication which may impair ability to drive.
15. Have blood pressure which does not exceed federally mandated requirements.
16. Meet all other Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements.
17. Driving techniques including knowledge of vehicle maneuverability, road and traffic signs, signals and markings.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education, Training, and Experience:

1. High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school, foreign equivalency, etc.).
2. Safe driving record. Must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
3. Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
4. Must be