Bus Driver - Substitute

Substitute Bus DriverBuchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a Substitute Bus Driver. The district seeks a qualified individual to drive a school bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedules while complying with traffic regulations.Essential duties and responsibilities: Other duties appropriate to the position may be assigned.Drives a school bus safely and professionally on schedule in all weather conditionsDrive students to school and home, making safety and efficiency your number one priority.Transport students to various sports and school field trips as neededPerforms and properly completes daily pre-trip inspectionsPre-trip and post-trip, report any issues on a service request form and submit to the supervisor.Complies with discipline policies outlined in the School Code of Conduct for TransportationShows proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school busUses established routes, designated bus stops, and time schedulesReports bus accidents, work, and pupil injuries to the proper personsConducts emergency evacuation drills as directedPerforms bus housekeeping duties as provided in the contractReports bus defects and repair requests, using established proceduresFuels vehicles as neededPrepares and submits all written reports required on a timely basisAttend workshops and training sessions as requiredMaintains knowledge of State and District rules and regulations concerning the transporting of studentsAssists in the establishing and adjusting of bus routesRoutes are approximately 6 hours per dayDisplays tact and courtesy when dealing with students, staff, and othersAny other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administrationMaintains regular, reliable and punctual attendanceThe employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the DistrictSupervisory Responsibilities: Supervise students while transporting themQualification Requirements: 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 essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCommercial Drivers License B with P and S endorsements and no Air Brake restrictions preferred; DOT physical card and continuing education card; will train the right candidateMust have no points on driving record and be able to pass a physical including drug testAbility to pass driver's license check and criminal record check, as required by the State of MichiganLanguage SkillsAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and a series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two to six digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; to read and understand maps, pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation Physical and MDE Basic Training Program; to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand; will frequently bend or twist at the neck and hips more than an average person; frequently repeats the same hand, arm, or finger potion; uses hand strength to grasp tools and in continuously driving on the job. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. The employee will frequently drive while performing the duties of this job.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 function.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces; must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and coworkers; has the direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.Position Details:Reports to: Jennifer Templeton, Transportation SupervisorCompensation: $20 - $22.60/hourStarting date: August/September 2026Posting date: May 26, 2026End Date: Until filled