Substitute Bus Driver

West Liberty Community School District; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty Community School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver. Responsibilities include operating school buses safely, following state and district transport rules, and providing passenger assistance as needed.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, complete DOT authorization, and pass required medical and background checks. The position is full-time with responsibilities in transportation services.

Qualifications

• Posses CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements; self-certify every license renewal.
• Pass DOT yearly school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
• Has an acceptable driving record and knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Able to pass a DOT physical exam every two years and a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be physically capable of operating a school bus and safety equipment; provide assistance to passengers.
• New drivers must complete the New Driver Class online and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Class B CDL.
• Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsements

School bus endorsements

DOT compliance

Background check

Driving record check

Job description

West Liberty Community School District West Liberty Community Schools District Office - West Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Substitute Bus Driver

West Liberty Community School District West Liberty Community Schools District Office - West Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5302306
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER NEEDED

Qualifications:

• Posses Chauffeur's Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements and self certify every time a driver's license is renewed.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) yearly school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
• Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be physically capable of operating a school bus, safety equipment and providing assistance to passengers in evacuation and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
• New drivers must complete the New Driver Class on-line and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Class B CDL.
• Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.

If you have any questions contact the Transportation Director, Roger Morrison @ [phone] xt 4041.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

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Contact Information

• Melissa Kregel
• 1103 N. Elm St.
• West Liberty, Iowa 52776
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]