Substitute Bus Driver

School City of Hobart; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

School City of Hobart is seeking substitute bus drivers to cover routes and trips as needed, ensuring safe and timely transportation for students. This on-call role requires alertness, adherence to district policies, and safe operation of district vehicles.

Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years old with a valid Indiana driver’s license and must be able to obtain a CDL Class B with required endorsements and the Indiana school bus certification (yellow card).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Valid Indiana driver's license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B with endorsements (Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake).
• Ability to obtain Indiana school bus certification (yellow card).
• Ability to meet medical/physical qualification requirements for commercial driving, including physical exams and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus on designated routes and activity trips, loading/unloading students at designated locations.
• Follow all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and district procedures related to student transportation.
• Use required warning devices and safety equipment in accordance with training and district procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report mechanical concerns immediately and complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain a clean, orderly bus interior; refuel as needed in accordance with district procedures.
• Maintain order and discipline among students and report incidents per district policies.
• Complete post-route child-check procedures to ensure no child is left on the bus, and participate in required safety drills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

School City of Hobart

Seeking Substitute Bus Drivers for the School City of Hobart. Positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

Position Summary

To facilitate the transportation of students to and from school, as well as related activities, in a prompt and safe manner by serving as an on-call substitute to cover assigned routes and trips as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus over designated routes and activity trips as assigned, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Follow all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and district procedures related to student transportation, including railroad crossing and safe loading/unloading procedures.
• Use required warning devices (e.g., stop arm and warning lights) and assigned safety equipment in accordance with training and district procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report mechanical concerns immediately and complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain a clean, orderly bus interior; sweep/clean as needed and refuel the bus after assigned routes/trips in accordance with district procedures.
• Maintain order and discipline among students in accordance with district policies; promptly report student incidents and safety concerns through established channels.
• Complete required post-route child-check procedures after routes and trips to ensure no child is left on the bus, and participate in required training/safety drills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with required endorsements (Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake), as required by the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the Indiana State school bus driver certification ("yellow card"), as required.
• Ability to meet applicable medical/physical qualification requirements for commercial driving, including required physical examinations and/or medical certification.
• Ability to participate in required drug and alcohol testing programs (e.g., pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion), as applicable.

Preferred

Prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Terms of Employment

School City of Hobart is a CDL training location—qualified applicants may be hired as CDL Driver Trainees while obtaining the required CDL and endorsements. Salary and benefits as defined in the School City of Hobart Transportation Department Staff Handbook.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Rates

Substitute Bus Driver: $21.50/hour

Benefits

This substitute position is not eligible for retirement or health insurance benefits.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to safely operate a vehicle; enter/exit and move within the bus; perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections; assist with student loading/unloading and emergency response; and lift/carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Specialized routes may require operating wheelchair lift equipment and securing mobility devices and occupant restraints, as applicable.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a school bus/transportation setting with frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, road and traffic hazards, noise, fumes/diesel exhaust, and other typical vehicle-related conditions. The position requires sustained alertness and safe operation of district vehicles while interacting with students and the public, and may include working early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional trips/special routes as assigned.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon meeting district pre-employment requirements. This includes expanded criminal history checks, expanded child protection index checks, and motor vehicle record reviews, as applicable. A CDL physical and drug screening are also required. Other pre-employment requirements may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School City of Hobart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School City of Hobart ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The School City of Hobart has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.