Bus Driver Substitute Staff

Lovington Municipal School District; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lovington Municipal School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and special events. This position requires a valid CDL and entails inspecting and maintaining the school bus while ensuring student safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma and have strong communication skills to interact with students and staff effectively. The role offers a dynamic work environment requiring responsiveness to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
• Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and operates school bus to transport students.
• Pre-inspects bus and checks essential systems before use.
• Cleans the bus and maintains order among students.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred

First aid basic certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lovington Municipal Schools - Job Description

Position: Substitute Bus Driver

General Job Description: Under the general direction of the Transportation Coordinator, the Bus Driver is responsible for inspecting and operating the school bus to transport students to and from school and special events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam.
• The following educational requirements can be completed after employment: District and state training provided each year. Certificate of in-service training required. First aid basic certification. Eight hours of annual in-service training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates bus, picking up and transporting students to and from school or special activities.
• Pre-inspects bus, checking oil fluid levels, belts, lights, under‑carriage, brakes, tire pressure, exhaust, suspension, etc. Fills in daily pre‑trip inspection record.
• Fuels bus at contract suppliers.
• Cleans bus on daily basis, sweeping, washing floors, washing windows, cleaning seats, and removing trash.
• Monitors students and traffic as students enter streets to board or exit bus. Contacts teacher, parents, and school administration to discuss students’ behavior. Completes Bus Conduct report as required.
• Fills out daily payroll sheet which is turned in monthly. Submits payroll and pre‑trip authorizations to District.
• Receives training in First Aid and provides assistance to students as required.
• Educates students on bus rules and safety. Continually maintains and enforces discipline as needed, verbally or in writing as required. (Utilizes Incident Report as needed)
• Participates in annual District in‑service training and attends other special training programs as available (safety, emergency procedures, and certifications required by the State).
• Conducts safety drills (evacuation drills conducted twice a year). Written evacuation plan must be turned in to supervisor two times per year and posted in bus.
• Maintains seating charts in collaboration with teachers.
• Operates radio, communicating with Transportation Department when necessary.
• Cleans up after sickness, accidents and spills.
• Maintains log book.
• Reports personal injuries, medications taken, and disabilities to District.
• Reports accidents immediately.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 125 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Safety & Health

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Salary

Substitute Bus Driver Schedule