Bus Drivers - 2026-2027 School Year

Bus Driver

Transports learners to and from school in a safe and timely manner and assists in the maintenance of the buses. Full training will be provided and result in the applicant obtaining their ND CDL for school buses.

Also seeking Activities and Substitute Bus Drivers. Activity drivers transport West Fargo Schools' teams to various events throughout the year, which may include overnight travel. Substitute drivers work on an on-call basis.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references. Apply in person or online.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collaboration: Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication: Communicates with the Transportation Director regarding problems and/or issues that arise. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion: Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity: Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking: Makes seating arrangements and reports disciplinary problems when necessary. Inspects the bus immediately upon conclusion of each route by walking the length of the bus and performing a careful visual inspection. Completes all post-route logs and checklists immediately upon return to bus barn. Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection: Attends the required annual training sessions as directed by supervisor. Attains certification in First Aid upon employment with the school district. Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience: Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations. Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility: Transports learners to and from school using an assigned bus. Monitors behavior of learners during transportation to and from school. Completes pre-trip inspection of bus daily as outlined by Federal and State DOT regulations. Maintains safe operation by checking all lights, gauges, switches, mirrors and windows for proper operation. Maintains cleanliness of the bus by sweeping the inside and washing the windows, mirrors and lights as needed.

The physical demands and work environment 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. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision. The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds. The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands. The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level. The employee may come into contact with standard automative fluids. The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. ND CDL license for school buses. Full training will be provided and result in the applicant obtaining their ND CDL for school buses, if they don't already possess license. Target date for completion of training is 2-months from start date. Must pass a Dept. of Transportation physical exam and standard drug/alcohol testing prior to employment. Random drug/alcohol testing of transportation employees performed periodically. Prior experience providing transportation to learners is preferred. Prior experience working with learners with complex behaviors is preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language. Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities: Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement. Adheres to route schedule as prescribed by the Transportation Director. Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.