Substitute Transportation Driver

Department Of Education Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of students. The ideal candidate will hold a valid CDL with endorsements and will conduct pre-trip inspections, maintain cleanliness, and supervise students while enforcing discipline. This position requires the ability to work with various stakeholders, including students and school staff, and adherence to all traffic and safety protocols. Compensation is set at $22.50 per hour for bus drivers and $18.50 for van drivers.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger, student, and air brakes endorsements.
• Able to pass State of Iowa DOT physical examination and drug screening.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections and record results.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety conditions.
• Maintain a consistent schedule for assigned route.

Skills

Current, valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P, S, and air brakes endorsements

Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and fellow employees

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver


• Date Posted: 7/1/2025


• Location: Transportation Office


• District: Norwalk Community School District

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 within and out of the State of Iowa


• Have a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations


• Previous passenger driving experience shall be considered but not a deciding 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


• 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