School Bus Driver-Extra

West Des Moines Community School District; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools Transportation in West Des Moines, IA is seeking School Bus Driver-Extra. These full-time positions require a minimum of 6 hours per day with routes that vary daily and opportunities for additional hours.

Starting immediately, compensation is $22.66 per hour with potential wage increases for prior bus-driving experience. Selected applicants will be screened for interviews; AA/EEO employer statement applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Follow designated all routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.
• Learn and effectively drive all bus routes to fill in for absent bus drivers.
• Quickly and safely adapt to job or route assignment changes.
• Perform bus assistant job duties as assigned.
• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.
• Maintain order and discipline on bus.
• Perform routine operator maintenance to include: 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.
• Operate a school bus or other District vehicles safely to provide transportation for students, staff and community.
• Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• Complete all training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

School Bus Driver-Extra

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This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and West Des Moines Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5916996
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 2102 Delevan Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa

WDMCS is seeking school bus drivers to join our team.

These full-time positions work a minimum of 6 hours per day during the school year (6am-9am, 2pm-5pm). There are many opportunities for additional hours! Regular hours start mid-August, with training available over the summer.

Extra Bus Drivers have a consistent work schedule, but the route varies day-to-day. Extra drivers make $0.75/hrover the regular driver base pay.

Increased wages availableif you have prior years of experience driving K-12 school busses.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Follow designated all routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.
• Learn and effectively drive all bus routes to fill in for absent bus drivers.
• Quickly and safely adapt to job or route assignment changes.
• Perform bus assistant job duties as assigned.
• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.
• Maintain order and discipline on bus.
• Perform routine operator maintenance to include: 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.
• Operate a school bus or other District vehicles safely to provide transportation for students, staff and community.
• Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• Complete all 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: Full-Time
Salary: $22.66 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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

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