Substitute Transportation Driver

Substitute Transportation Driver JobID: 213

Position Type:

Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver

Date Posted:

1/16/2017

Location:

Transportation Office

Norwalk Community School DistrictSubstitute Bus Driver or Van DriverSubstitute Bus Driver Rate: $22.50 / hourSubstitute Van Driver Rate: $18.50 / hourHours 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