Substitute School Bus Driver

South Washington County Schools Isd 833 • Cottage Grove, MN

74d • $27

About The Position

South Washington County School District seeks Bus drivers for substitute routes. The position involves safely transporting students to and from school as well as school-related activities and ensuring students' safety while they are on the school bus or other district transportation vehicles. The role includes inspecting the school bus before operation, following designated routes, maintaining discipline, and completing written reports as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid School Bus License or will train
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to interact with all ages of children
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Fully participate in training as requested
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• First aid and CPR training
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
• Successfully meets the qualifications of the transportation department physical test
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word

Nice To Haves

• Previous School Bus Driving Experience
• Defensive Driving classes

Responsibilities

• Inspects the school bus as required before operation.
• Reviews route direction as needed prior to driving route.
• Follows designated routes, times, bus stops and follows safe loading and unloading procedures when discharging students at their school or designated stop.
• Transports authorized passengers.
• Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Completes written reports as required.
• Maintains a clean and fueled school bus.
• Operates the two-way radio.
• Reports all mechanical problems to Transportation Shop.
• Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems.
• Reports all crashes immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Conducts a post trip inspection after each route.
• Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees