Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Tanque Verde School District is seeking to hire substitute school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business. Example of duties:

• Pre- and post-trip inspection
• Maintains a daily log of bus inspection
• Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance request to mechanic
• Fuels bus/vehicle as needed
• Maintains a clean vehicle inside and out
• Drives a bus or van to transport passengers on special needs and/or regular route
• May be required to drive special field trips or athletic events
• Transport students in a safe manner
• Instructs students on bus safety, providing guidance and discipline to students as appropriate
• Refers parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation Coordinator
• Individuals must be able to work split shifts
• May perform other transportation or district related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, step up and down stairs, kneel and crouch
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and employees

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to attain or currently hold a CDL license with School Bus Driver Endorsement (training is available)
• Successfully pass mandatory DOT physical and drug screens (pre-employment)
• Obtain appropriate fingerprint clearance
• Complete mandatory CPR and First Aid training
• Safe driving record

Pay is $16.00 per hour while in training. After training starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

Tanque Verde Unified School District