Substitute Bus Driver

Fort Madison Community School District; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Trenton Special School District is seeking a Bus Driver Substitute to support transportation services on an as-needed basis. This role involves operating and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely along designated routes to and from school and activities, maintaining a clean vehicle, and adhering to traffic laws.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; CDL endorsement preferred with training offered if unavailable; ability to meet health and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Endorsement preferred; training available if not held.
• Must meet health, mental, and physical requirements.
• Background clearance (FBI/TBI) every five years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and transport school-aged children and authorized personnel safely along routes to and from school and activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment (bus interior and exterior).
• Abide by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
• Transport students according to time schedules and routes.
• Maintain appropriate student conduct on the bus and report misconduct to the principal.

Skills

Mature demeanor

Conform to schedule

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Bus Driver Substitute

Terms of Employment: As Need Basis

Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications/Preferences: High School Diploma or GED

CDL Endorsement preferred, but will train if the driver does not have a CDL Endorsement

Meet health, mental, and physical requirements

FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years

Skills

• Be a mature individual
• Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
• Have effective interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Operate and transport school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and various activities
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Abides by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, rules, and regulations
• Transports students over specified routes according to time scheduled
• Maintains appropriate student conduct when students are on the bus and reports any student misconduct to the principal
• Performs daily mechanical checks on oil, gas, tires, lights, and doors
• Reports needed repairs to the Bus Garage
• Cleans bus daily
• Reports all accidents promptly and complete required reports
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job
• Checks the bus at the end of each run to ensure that all students have left the bus
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the District at all times

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

• In case of an emergency must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather
• Climb up and down stairs
• Have mobility required to ensure the safety of children
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
• Lift 75 to 100 lbs

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or genetics and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.