School Bus Driver

Bus Drivers

The Three Forks School District is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Route and Activity Bus Drivers for the 2025-26 school year. Hourly wages will be determined based on the applicant's experience. This position primarily provides transportation for TFS students to and from school and/or activities.

Route Drivers: $20.53 minimum starting pay - $29.98 / Hour Dependent upon experience District Paid CDL certification/licensing Signing Bonus $1500

Essential Functions:

• Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
• Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
• Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
• Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
• Prepares student discipline citations as needed.
• Prepares daily reports of mileage, time, and student loads.
• Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
• Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
• Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
• Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
• During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the transportation department.
• Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of valid Montana commercial driver's license, accompanied by satisfactory medical examination report.
• Holds valid basic First Aid certificate.
• Holds valid TR-35 Form.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of geography of the School District and other districts served.
• Learn designated bus routes, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.
• Ability to drive school buses safely over a variety of normal and hazardous road conditions.
• Maintain order among students on a bus.
• Make route reports.
• Keep simple records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Equipment Used: Two-way radio equipment, special needs equipment, telephone/voice mail.

Application Materials Needed: District classified application (

Contact Information: Dr Rhonda Uthlaut Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io 212 East Neal