Substitute Bus Driver

Labette USD; Altamont (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Labette USD in Altamont, Kansas seeks a Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation and support district programs. The driver works under the supervision of the Building Principal and adheres to district transportation rules and schedules.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, CDL with endorsements, and completion of required state safety trainings. The role requires flexibility, reliability, and the ability to pass drug tests and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Annual DOT Physical form on file after employment offer.
• Valid CDL with required endorsements (Passenger and S Endorsement).
• Meet state requirements for Bus Drivers (Defensive Driving, First Aid, CPR).
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests per policy.
• Complete agility and reaction time tests and behind-the-wheel training.
• At least one year of driving experience in any motor vehicle.
• Desire for career improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation for students.
• Conform to State school transportation guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with district and community.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain schedule and transport authorized students only.

Skills

Safe driving

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CDL license

Defensive Driving

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4923644
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 25, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

Responsible to: Building Principal

Position Summary: The Bus Driver provides clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school district programs and activities. To accomplish these tasks the Bus Driver must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 506.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Annual DOT Physical form on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).
• Valid CDL license with required endorsements, including, but not limited to: Passenger and S Endorsement.
• Meet all State requirements for Bus Drivers, including, but not limited to: Defensive Driving, First Aid Certification, and CPR.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests. (Drugs tested for are marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines. Breath alcohol test results must indicate an alcohol concentration less than 0.02.)
• Successfully complete agility and reaction time test.
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training.
• At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experiences throughout each of the four seasons.
• Desire to continue career improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school district programs and activities.
• Ensure that all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Support the value of an education.
• Observe district policies at all times.
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 506.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night.
• Requires lengthy and overnight travel.
• Requires agility necessary to quickly and safely exit driver’s seat, rear emergency door, and/or roof or window escape hatch.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abide by all Kansas school transportation regulations.
• Provide safe and orderly transportation to and from school and school-related activities.
• Maintain assigned schedule.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Abide by all traffic laws.
• Inspect bus prior to each route or activity trip, and file inspection forms with the Transportation Supervisor.
• Maintain bus in clean condition, and inform the Transportation Supervisor whenever a bus is received in unsatisfactory condition.
• Immediately notify the Transportation Supervisor of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.
• Inform the Transportation Supervisor of routine maintenance and repair required.
• Assume responsibility of bringing bus to the bus garage for regular service during the school year.
• Report all accidents and file required accident reports with the Transportation Director.
• Wash and bus on an established schedule.
• Be responsible for keeping the bus serviced with fuel and oil.
• Attend monthly district safety meetings for school bus drivers and other district bus drivers’ meetings as called by the Superintendent.
• Attend building level safety meetings as called by the principal.
• Adhere to district policies at all times.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or Administrative Staff.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sharon Wolgamott , Transportation Secretary
• Transportation and Maintenance Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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