Substitute Transportation Driver

Norwalk Community School; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver or Van Driver. The role offers hourly rates of $22.50 for bus driving and $18.50 for van driving. Hours are as needed and not guaranteed.

Applicants must meet CDL and Iowa certification requirements and pass state physicals and drug screens. Ideal candidates will have a clean driving record, knowledge of traffic laws, and the ability to work with students and school staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL with P, S, and air brakes endorsements required.
• Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate required.
• Must pass Iowa DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
• Clean driving record inside/outside Iowa.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Passenger driving experience considered but not required.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections and record results.
• Report repairs, malfunctioning equipment and vandalism.
• Keep bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey traffic laws and safety rules.
• Communicate positively with students, parents, staff.
• Supervise riders and maintain discipline.
• Report misconduct per district policy.
• Attend meetings or obtain information if absent.
• Maintain on-time schedule and report changes to Transportation Director.
• Suggest route or stop changes to Transportation Director.
• Complete all required reports on time.
• Follow district and state policies; respond to emergencies.
• Report accidents and file required forms.
• Comply with drug and alcohol policies and trainings.
• Familiarize with Bus Driver Handbooks.

Skills

Ability to work with students, staff,.

Traffic laws knowledge

Passenger driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with P, S, and air brakes endorsements

Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate

DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening

Job description

Norwalk Community School District
Substitute Bus Driver or Van Driver
Substitute Bus Driver Rate: $22.50 / hour
Substitute Van Driver Rate: $18.50 / hour
Hours are as needed and are NOT guaranteed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Holds a current, valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P (passenger), S (student) and air brakes endorsements
• Holds a valid Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate issued by the State of Iowa
• Able to pass State of Iowa DOT employee physical examination requirements and pre-employment drug screening
• Must have an acceptable driving record with in and out of the State of Iowa
• Have a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Previous passenger driving experience shall be consider but not a determining qualification
• Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and fellow employees

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Holds a current, valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P (passenger), S (student) and air brakes endorsements
• Holds a valid Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate issued by the State of Iowa
• Able to pass State of Iowa DOT employee physical examination requirements and pre-employment drug screening
• Must have an acceptable driving record with in and out of the State of Iowa
• Have a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Previous passenger driving experience shall be consider but not a determining qualification
• Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and fellow employees

Job Duties & Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-trip inspections on the vehicle and records the inspection results
• Reports all repair needs, malfunctioning equipment and vandalism to vehicle
• Keeps bus in a clean and sanitary condition
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety conditions
• Communicates in a positive manner with students, parents, transportation and school staff
• Supervises riders and maintains discipline among passengers
• Reports incidents of misconduct to School Administration and follows District Policy in accordance with disciplinary action
• Conducts and reports emergency evacuation drills when assigned
• Attends all meetings as called by the Transportation Director or School Administration or makes arrangements for receiving information from the meeting if absent
• Maintains a consistent time schedule for the assigned route and reports any changes to the Director of Transportation
• Suggests changes in route or stops to the Transportation Director
• Completes all required reports on time and in the manner prescribed
• Performs all duties in accordance with all existing rules, regulations and school policies
• Immediately reports all accidents and completes required accident forms
• Able to respond to all emergency situations in accordance with District Policy
• Reports dangerous situations at stop locations and other route hazards
• Reports violators of the "School Bus Stop Arm Law" to Transportation Director or law authorities
• Compliance with all drug and alcohol policy guidelines and testing
• Knowledge and compliance with District Bus Driver Handbook and the District Classified Employee Handbook
• Satisfactory compliance with all District and State mandatory trainings
• Any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or School Administration

Physical Demands

• Requires the occasional lifting, carrying, pushing up to 25-100 pounds
• Frequent walking bending, stooping and climbing
• Must be able to climb steps
• Be free of impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand or arm, or other defects or limitations likely to interfere with the ability to safely control a vehicle
• Must be able to sit up right in a vehicle driver position for several hours
• Mandatory drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to meet all pre-employment physicals

Work Environment

• Occasionally subject to extreme temperature and/or inclement weather conditions
• Noisy and often distraction working conditions
• Occasion exposure to fumes, bodily fluids, and emergency situations
• Tobacco and alcohol free environment