Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $22.00
Benefits
Salary determined by the board of education
Opportunity to support the local school community
Flexible work schedule as a substitute position
Training related to bus safety and emergency procedures
Experience working with children in a school environment
Ability to contribute to student safety and well-being
Job Description
This employment opportunity is with a school district seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to join their transportation team. The transportation department plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely conveyance of students between home and school. As part of a dedicated team, the Substitute Bus Driver will contribute significantly to the daily operations, guaranteeing a safe environment for pupils during their commutes. The position is vital to the overall functioning of the school district, as it facilitates access to education by providing reliable transportation for all authorized students.
The Substitute Bus Driver reports directly to the Transportation S... Show More
The Substitute Bus Driver reports directly to the Transportation S... Show More
Job Requirements
- Required to stand, sit, walk and use hands and arms continuously in controlling the steering wheel of the bus
- Ability to continuously use hand and arm strength to grasp and secure emergency brake and control the steering wheel
- Must frequently bend, squat and twist neck and trunk
- Ability to frequently move or lift up to 50 pounds in assisting children into booster or car seats
- Must be able to go up and down bus steps repeatedly without restrictions
- Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to move the leg quickly from the gas pedal to the brake without restrictions
- Must be able to move on and off the bus quickly and without restrictions
- Must be able to project voice loudly but in control for giving clear instructions
Job Qualifications
- Valid Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to operate an automatic or stick shift vehicle
- Capability to use all manual equipment inside the bus including manual door, stick shift, and brake
- Must be able to climb steps and move quickly without restrictions to the back of the bus during a bus evacuation
- Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the board
- Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and perform appropriate repairs
- Capacity to control emotions and maintain passenger discipline to ensure safety
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
- No visual or perceptual problems that could interfere with bus operation or safety
Job Duties
- Conducts a pre-trip safety inspection of the bus prior to every trip and completes the School Bus Condition Report
- Notifies transportation supervisor of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards
- Adheres to established routes, designated bus stops and keeps to assigned time schedule
- Transports only authorized pupils
- Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory school bus safety regulations
- Maintains discipline on the bus and reports violations to the building principal or other authorized individual
- Reports all accidents and pupil injuries immediately to the principal and the school business administrator and completes required reports
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