School Bus Driver jobs in Alaska

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND

A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

North Slope Borough School District
Vacancy Information

Location/Site: Nunamiut School – Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

Re-Posted Date: April 12, 2023 Closing Date: Until filled
This position may be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

Job Description Information
Position: School Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Manager/Principal Supervisory: No
Classification: Classified Safety Sensitive: Yes
Range: 18 Grade Minimum: 29.88 per hour
Work Year: School Term FLSA Exempt: No

Revised 03/20
Summary or Purpose
Operate a school bus which transports pupils and other authorized personnel to and from schools;
does related work as required or assigned.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Submit to and pass the pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI check.

Education and/or Experience:
Graduate from high school or general education degree.

Two years related experience and/or training.
Preference:
Inupiaq speaking and cultural experience preferred.
Language Skills:
Communicate (speak, read, and write) effectively in the English language.

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.

Write reports and correspondence.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff, and public.
Mathematical Skills
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Reasoning Abilities
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND

A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.

Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI check.

Must submit to and successfully pass State Drug and Alcohol testing.

Other Skills and Abilities
Certified in First Aid.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Lift 70 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
Maintain discipline when students are on bus and report problems to proper authority.
Keep assigned bus clean.
Follow assigned route and schedule.
Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case
of mechanical failure or lateness.
Transport and discharge students only at authorized stops.
Successfully complete and attend all training sessions as required.
Adhere to all District rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements
The 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 accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must have driving skills and
the ability to drive at night. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to work indoors and outdoors, must work in noisy,

overcrowded environments and must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors and must
operate power tools.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not an employment agreement between the North Slope Borough
School District and the employee; and is subject to change by the District as the needs of the
District and requirements of the job change.