Substitute Transportation Driver

Norwalk Community School District; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver or Van Driver to support our transportation services in Norwalk, IA. This role involves transporting students safely on assigned routes and providing reliable coverage as needed.

A valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a current Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization, and the ability to pass DOT physicals and drug testing are required. Hours vary and are not guaranteed, with pay rates listed above.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL with P, S, and air brakes endorsements.
• Must hold Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization.
• Able to pass Iowa DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Previous passenger driving experience considered but not required.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip inspections and record results.
• Report repair needs and vandalism to vehicle.
• Keep bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey traffic laws and safety conditions.
• Communicate positively with students, parents, staff.
• Supervise riders and maintain discipline among passengers.
• Report incidents to School Administration per district policy.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills when assigned.
• Attend meetings or obtain information if absent.
• Maintain a consistent time schedule for the route and report changes.
• Suggest changes in route or stops to the Transportation Director.
• Complete all required reports on time.
• Perform duties per district and state policies.

Skills

CDL with P/S/air brakes

Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization

Drug screening

Clean driving record

Knowledge of traffic laws

Ability to work with students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Transportation Driver

Norwalk Community School District Transportation Office - Norwalk, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 3385464

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

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

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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Tiffany Yacovazzi , HR Generalist
• 380 Wright Road
• Norwalk, Iowa 50211
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]