Substitute School Bus Driver

Substitute School Bus Drivers

The Steamboat Springs School District is seeking substitute school bus drivers to join our team. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation for elementary, middle and high school students, including students with special needs to and from school as well as off campus related activities. Drivers must meet all federal, state and local requirements and maintain professional driving standards at all times.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Operate school buses in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road and traffic conditions
• Make daily pre-trip inspections as required by law.
• Report all vehicle defects immediately and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Adhere to authorized routes.
• Load and unload students only at authorized stops.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the vehicle to ensure safety of all passengers.
• Adhere to and report for duty as schedule requires, to be ready before scheduled route time of departure.
• Transport only authorized students and/or authorized school district employees with prior authorization.
• Clean bus interior and exterior on regular basis.
• Ability to work well with students, district staff and parents and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently hold or able to secure a CDL school bus driver's license.
• Able to meet all DOT regulations for drivers including ability to successfully pass employment drug test and physical exam.
• Able to pass physical and written exams as required by law.
• Subject to random drug screenings throughout year.
• Shall not have been convicted of a felony in any state or territory subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
• Shall not have been convicted of any offense related to operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or drug use for at least five years.
• Must have a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to the Board of Education or its authorized representative.

Benefits Summary: PERA retirement program. Not eligible for other benefits.