Substitute Transportation Driver

Norwalk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,996; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver responsible for conducting vehicle inspections and ensuring student safety during transport. Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsements and have a high school diploma or GED. The role requires strong communication skills, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to manage student behavior effectively. Positions are on an as-needed basis and paid hourly, with rates at $22.50 for bus drivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and student endorsements.
• Ability to pass State of Iowa DOT physical and drug screening.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Obeys all traffic laws and maintains discipline among passengers.
• Communicates positively with students and staff.

Skills

Driving with a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Ability to work with students and staff

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 7/1/2025
• Location: Transportation Office

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
• 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