Part Time Substitute Bus Driver

MSDWT; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Substitute School Bus Driver, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of students. This position offers a flexible part-time schedule, allowing you to contribute to the education of children while enjoying the rewarding experience of working with young minds. As a driver, you will ensure that students are safely loaded and unloaded, maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bus, and follow all necessary procedures to create a secure environment. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bus driver preferred; willingness to train for CDL Class B.
• Must hold a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and CDL with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus and manage student transport during school sessions.
• Inspect and maintain bus safety and cleanliness; report issues promptly.
• Maintain order and discipline among students during transport.

Skills

Bus Driving

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Discipline Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way Radio

School Bus

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute School Bus Driver
LOCATION: Transportation Department
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Part-Time
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday
CALENDAR LENGTH: 185 Days (School Year)
STARTING PAY: $25.65/hour
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation, the School Bus Driver is responsible for performing the following duties:

1. Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules.
2. Load and unload students at designated locations.
3. Transport students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
4. Must use professional and proper radio etiquette during two-way radio operation.
5. Inspect the assigned school bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure that the school bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
6. Clean and refuel the school bus as needed.
7. Ensure that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
8. Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
9. Arrange for and ensure completion of routine maintenance of the school bus (e.g., oil change); transport the school bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
10. Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; report any incidents involving student discipline.
11. Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
12. Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
13. Follow procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on the school bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the school bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
14. Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; report needs to the Director.
15. Prepare aides and children for bus drills and ensure that school bus evacuation drills are held as required.
16. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed; complete a written report as required.
17. Attend and participate in training sessions and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
18. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Assistant Director of Transportation.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district transporting children or willingness to train for CDL Class B.

REQUIREMENTS

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Unexpired Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED