Substitute Vehicle Driver

Bath County Public Schools; Warm Springs (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath County Public Schools in Warm Springs, Virginia, seeks a Substitute Vehicle Driver to transport students safely to and from school and events. The role reports to the Transportation Supervisor and Principal and is non-exempt.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, following routes, reporting incidents, and maintaining campus relations. The position requires state licensure, a high school diploma or GED, and First Aid training. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Meet state and local licensing requirements for school bus drivers.
• National Red Cross First Aid Course completed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspection of the bus/vehicle before every trip.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills per division regulations.
• Instruct riders on responsible passenger behavior.
• Drive defensively, prioritizing student safety.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886261

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Vehicle Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor and Principal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY: Performs semiskilled work in transporting students safely, efficiently, and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts pre-trip inspection of school bus/vehicle prior to every trip for defects.

Uses established routes and designated bus stops.

Reports bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.

Conducts emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.

Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers.

Drives defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.

Drives with safety of students as first priority.

Reports personnel absences in time for supervisor to secure a substitute driver.

Performs bus/vehicle housekeeping duties inside and out.

Fills gas tank and adds oil if necessary.

Reports bus/vehicle defects to supervisor.

Establishes favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, and principals.

Exhibits positive image as a loyal representative of the school division.

Demonstrates knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, State and federal authorities.

Demonstrates knowledge of State laws and local ordinances.

Deals with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.

Administers disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.

Is alert and exercises good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents or riders.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Meet school bus/vehicle driver certification requirements. Meet State requirements for appropriate licensing. Meet State physical examination requirements. Meet local or State standards for driving test. Meet local or State standards for driver record check. Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course.

OTHER: Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students. Ability to operate radio communication when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUBSTITUTE

EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy.

Position Type: Substitute