Substitute Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education organization is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students in Dulce, New Mexico. This full-time position requires valid certification as a school bus driver, managerial skills with students, and the ability to adhere to safety regulations. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining the bus, and reporting any issues promptly. Qualified candidates must pass a drug test and hold a Commercial Driver's License. Interested applicants should contact Melody Gomez via email at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be properly licensed and certified as a school bus driver.
• Must have passed a Physical Examination (Personal Expense).
• Must attend the Bus Driver In-service.
• Must know safety standards and comply with them.
• Must read a map and follow routes.
• Must pass a Drug Test and a physical exam.
• Must attend the Bus Driver In-service.
• Other qualifications may be required by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and maintain safety regulations.
• Report undisciplined students and keep the bus clean.
• Perform pre and post inspection of buses.
• Report undisciplined students to Principals/authorities.
• Keep assigned bus clean and stocked.
• Keep to the assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each route for defects.
• Perform Pre and Post Inspection of Buses.
• Notify authorities in case of mechanical issues.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Attend meetings with Supervisors/Principals as requested.

Skills

Managerial skills in working with students and parents

Literacy and effective communication

Knowledge of safety standards

Ability to read a map

Physical fitness (lifting and mobility)

Ability to pass a Drug Test

Drug test clearance

In-service attendance

Team collaboration

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Physical Examination

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5186914
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE BUS DRIVER

POSITION: BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a properly licensed and certified as a school bus driver.
• Must demonstrate managerial skills in working with students and parents;
• Must be literate and able to communicate well;
• Must be knowledgeable in safety standards;
• Must be able to read a map;
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (Personal Expense);
• Must have passed a Physical Examination (Personal Expense);
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds to head level, when required;
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend and walk without limitations.
• Must pass a Drug Test;
• Must attend the Bus Driver In-service.
• Other qualifications considered necessary by the Board.

REPORTS: School Principal(s) and Transportation manager –Immediate

Supervisor(s) – (Shared Responsibility); Superintendent of Schools- General Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extra-curricular program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• Report undisciplined students to Principal(s) and /or the proper authorities.
• Keep assigned bus clean (swept and washed).
• Keep to assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each route or trip for mechanical defects, sufficient fuel, oil and proper tools to change tires.
• Perform Pre and Post Inspection of Buses.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Drop off student only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking, eating and fighting on the bus.
• Attend meetings with Supervisor(s)/principal(s) as requested and/or mandated.
• Log all out-going long distance telephone calls and fax transmittals.
• Attend board meetings at the request of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her authorize designee.
• Perform other assigned tasks required of the supervisor(s).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melody Gomez
• P.O. Box 547
• Dulce, New Mexico 87528
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]