Activity/Substitute Bus Driver

Usd 417; Council Grove (KS); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $500

Reimbursement for CDL training

Stipend for bus cleanliness

Job summary

A school district in Kansas seeks an Activity/Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students. This role involves driving designated routes, maintaining discipline, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a commercial driver's license (CDL), with training provided for certification. The position offers $18 per hour for activity trips and includes a $500 sign-on bonus, plus reimbursement for training and physicals.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug test.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Defensive Driving certifications.
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus over designated routes.
• Performs pre-trip inspection before transportation.
• Maintains order and discipline among students.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies or accidents.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard automotive and bus equipment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Morris County USD 417

• Position Type: Transportation/ Activity Drivers


• Date Posted: 8/15/2024


• Location: USD 417 District Wide

Title: Activity/Substitute Bus Driver

Starting Pay: Activity trips are $18.00 per hour(4 hour minimum), or $34.00 per route as a regular route substitute

$500 sign-on bonus plus reimbursement for Training, DOT physical, and other fees to obtain a CDL not already held.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Director, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, activity and field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus as required over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.


• Performs pre-trip inspection before transportingpassengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.


• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.


• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.


• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.


• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.


• Follows established routes and stoptiming, andreportsdiscrepancies in stop times for better route efficiency as required.


• Maintains and submits pre-trip records and reports as required.


• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening, and other special trips).


• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.


• Performs bus evacuation drillsas required.


• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.


• Attends and participates in safety meetings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.


• Drivers that keep their assigned bus clean and cleared of trash will receive a $100 stipend upon successful inspection at the end of the school year.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, timeclock, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, activity/field trip locations and other destinations are required.


• Lives within a reasonable driving distance to their work area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.


• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.


• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.


• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Defensive Driving certifications. (Training Provided)

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug test.


• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.


• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.


• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.


• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. (We can help you obtain this)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children is preferred but not strictlynecessary.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt