Substitute Bus Driver

Muscatine Community School District • Muscatine, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide students with safe and efficient transportation to and from school, including related activities.

Requirements

• Physical and chauffeurs license and state permit.
• Computer skills useful for maintaining routing and student database computer systems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Muscatine area
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to get along with others
• Must have or obtain a Type B Commercial Driver’s License with all applicable endorsements
• Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain Medical Certificate
• Driving record satisfactory to the District and the District’s carrier
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Familiarity of accident procedures
• Physically able to operate any equipment assigned to meet needs
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position: standing, walking, lifting, climbing
• Able to physically evacuate students in case of emergency (may involve lifting or carrying students)
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to perform job tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to adjust work hours to meet the needs of the Department and the District
• Ability to solve problems effectively
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe & orderly transportation for students to and from school and activities
• Evacuation of School Bus in case of emergency
• Complete safety pre-check of assigned equipment
• Accurate completion of all required reports
• Communicate safety concerns with appropriate personnel
• Operate two-way radio
• Attend required State and District Safety classes and meetings
• Other duties of a similar nature to be assigned as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED