Activities Bus Driver

West Des Moines Community Schools; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools seeks an Activities Bus Driver to transport students for activities and athletic events in the West Des Moines area. Part-time hours are typically in the afternoon and evening, with paid training to obtain your CDL.

Responsibilities include safe operation of school buses, adherence to district policies and time schedules, and maintaining student confidentiality and records. Immediate start is available with ongoing safety training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Provide transportation for activities and athletic events following district policies and laws (time schedules, routes).
• Load/unload students safely and orderly.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus at all times.
• Perform routine bus maintenance tasks and report defects.
• Participate in required safety and training.
• Complete daily mileage and incident reports; protect student information.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for activity/athletic events.
• Adhere to time schedules and routes.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of students.
• Maintain bus discipline and cleanliness.
• Complete required reports and documentation.

Job description

Activities Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934848

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 2102 Delavan Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provide transportation for activity and athletic events as needed. Part time hours normally will be in the afternoon/evening. Paid training provided to obtain your CDL.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Follow designated routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.
• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.
• Maintain order and discipline on the school bus at all times.
• Perform routine operator maintenance to including but not limited to: pre/post inspections, sweeping interior, wiping upholstery, cleaning windshields, reporting equipment defects and presenting bus for maintenance.
• Participate in all training pertaining to the job.
• Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
• Complete and submit daily mileage, student conduct/incident or other reports and documentation as required.
• Keep and handle all student information in a confidential manner.
• Maintain route books, keep organized with current information.
• Operate a school bus or other district vehicles safely at all times.
• Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• Complete all safety training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Selection Procedure: Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

AA/EEO Employer

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.91 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Chaz Olson , Director of Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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