Substitute Bus Drivers

Benton Community School District; Van Horne (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Community School District in Van Horne, IA is seeking SUBSTITUTE/TEMPORARY BUS DRIVERS to provide safe student transportation. Training, CDL endorsements, and routine inspections are part of the role.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Iowa CDL with passenger/school bus endorsements, and ability to pass drug screening and background checks. Salary is set by the board for substitute drivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Iowa CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedures.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure students board and alight the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report mechanical concerns.
• Maintain student discipline and adhere to schedules.
• Transport only authorized students and staff.

Skills

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug testing

Emergency equipment knowledge

Reliability

Manual dexterity

Inclement weather operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Iowa CDL

First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Substitute Bus Drivers

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Job Details

Job ID: 3487658

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:10 PM (UTC)

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS
WILL HELP OBTAIN A CLASS B CDL
PAID TRAINING
The Benton CSD is seeking SUBSTITUTE/TEMPORARY BUS DRIVERS. Benton Community is located in east central Iowa in close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Benton Community is a large rural school district with 8 communities covering 330 square miles. There are currently 18 regular bus routes in the school district.

To drive a school bus in Iowa, you'll need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. This means you must complete all of the standard CDL licensing requirements, including passing additional knowledge tests on how to safely transport passengers on a school bus. An air brake endorsement is also needed if you are asked to drive a bus equipped with air brakes.

Job requirements include:

• Pass a school bus knowledge test.
• Pass a driving skills test in a school bus.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Become trained and certified as a school bus driver.

Tim Lyons

Transportation Director

Benton Community School District

319-228-8426

[e-mail]

Job Description*

*subject to change

TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation or designee

JOB GOAL: To maintain a smooth and efficient transportation system for the District, perform the job with efficiency and accuracy with attention to detail in regard to children, complete necessary tasks and keep the District’s automobiles and buses in a state of operating excellence so that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt

Hourly Salary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or GED
• 2. Hold an Iowa School Bus Driver LICENSE (CDL).
• 2. Pass pre-employment drug screening and record check.
• 3. A good driving record
• 4. Comply with random drug and alcohol testing.
• 5. Knowledge in the use of emergency equipment on a school bus.
• 6. Three to five years of previous school bus driving experience. (Preferred)
• 7. First Aid Certification. (Preferred)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• 2. Obey all traffic laws and mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 3. Assure students get on and off school bus in orderly fashion.
• 4. Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects using pre-trip inspection form; notify Transportation Director or designee of mechanical concerns.
• 5. Maintain student discipline.
• 6. Keep to written route and time schedule.
• 7. Transport only authorized students and staff.
• 8. Participate in all training pertaining to the job.
• 9. Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Director or designee.
• 10. Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• 11. Have reliable attendance and punctuality.
• 12. Ability to operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• 13. Fuel bus and record necessary related information.
• 14. Keep bus clean inside and out.
• 15. Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and community members.
• 16. Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• 17. Keep busy throughout work shift using time wisely and completing tasks in a timely fashion.
• 18. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

1. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
2. Ability to sit in one position for a prolonged period of time.
3. Must have manual dexterity to operate and handle equipment related to all aspects of maintenance or custodial tasks in a way that ensures safety while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear, taste or smell, walk and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate tools or controls.

1. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
2. Must have ability to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days of service as specified in contract language. Salary established by the Board.

• A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

Performance of this job will be evaluated per contract language and/or in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy or as needed.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, age (for employment), color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status (for programs), socioeconomic status (for programs), disability, religion, or creed in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Phillip Eastman, Equity Coordinator, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, IA 52346; phone number: 319/228-8701; or email: [e-mail].

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Melody Spence
• 304 1st Street
• Van Horne, Iowa 52346
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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