Substitute Bus Driver

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation across the district. This role requires following district policies, performing pre-trip inspections, and reporting issues to the Director of Transportation.

Qualifying candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 21, pass fingerprint background check, and hold an Illinois CDL. The position supports daily operations with a flexible schedule and a focus on student safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass fingerprint background check.
• Must be 21 years’ old; Drivers must hold an Illinois CDL Driver’s License.
• Must maintain Illinois Secretary of State requirements to become and remain a school bus driver in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Attends yearly refresher course.
• Passes yearly physical examination and drug testing; participates in random drug testing.
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection report before the first trip of each day and anytime a different bus is driven.
• Notifies mechanics, in writing, of any mechanical problems with a bus, daily.
• Schedules preventative maintenance every 3,000 miles (oil change).
• Keeps the bus clean inside and out.
• Maintains adequate discipline to assure the safety of passengers; reports misconduct to the Director of Transportation.
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately if there is a breakdown or bus accident; follows all procedures.
• Maintains a route sheet and map and ensures their accuracy at all times.

Skills

Bus operations understanding

Time management

Map reading

Compliance with rules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

Substitute Bus Driver

SUBSTITUTE POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute employees provide temporary coverage for regular District staff to support the continuity of daily operations and services. Substitutes are expected to perform the duties of the assigned position, follow District policies and procedures, and carry out responsibilities as directed by their supervisor or building administrator.

The job description below outlines the general duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the regular position. Actual substitute assignments may vary based on the duration of the assignment, staffing needs, and the specific responsibilities delegated to the substitute.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass fingerprint criminal background check
• Must be 21 years’ old Drivers must hold an Illinois CDL Driver’s License
• Must maintain Illinois Secretary of State requirements to become and remain a school bus driver in Illinois

Special Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Must be able to understand the basic operational systems on varying models of school buses
• Must be able to operate within structured time parameters defined by school start and dismissal times
• Must be able to understand basic map reading and have directional acuity
• Must pass a test covering knowledge of bus driving rules, regulations and laws

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL:

Provide safe and reliable transportation of students throughout the district and to other events as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below but not limited to:

• Attends yearly 2-hour refresher course
• Passes yearly physical examination and drug testing also participates in random drug testing program
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection report before the first trip of each day and anytime a different bus is driven
• Notifies mechanics, in writing, of any mechanical problems with a bus, on a daily basis
• Schedules preventative maintenance each 3,000 miles (oil change)
• Keeps the bus clean both inside and out
• Maintains adequate discipline to assure the safety of the passengers; reports gross disobedience or misconduct to the Director of Transportation using “School Bus Incident Report”
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately if there is a breakdown or bus accident; follows all accident procedures
• Maintains a route sheet and map and ensures their accuracy at all times

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with BCESPA collective bargaining agreement in force.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and concentrating

Physical Demands:

bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, manual dexterity to operate related equipment, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions:

The work is performed outdoors

EVALUATION:

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met (as applicable).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended at any time as appropriate.

Revised 12/2021