Substitute Bus Driver

TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Bus Driver Substitute

Terms of Employment: As Need Basis

Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications/Preferences: High School Diploma or GED

CDL Endorsement preferred, but will train if the driver does not have a CDL Endorsement

Meet health, mental, and physical requirements

FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years

Skills:

Be a mature individual

Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule

Have effective interpersonal skills

Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner

Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Operate and transport school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and various activities

Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Abides by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, rules, and regulations

Transports students over specified routes according to time scheduled

Maintains appropriate student conduct when students are on the bus and reports any student misconduct to the principal

Performs daily mechanical checks on oil, gas, tires, lights, and doors

Reports needed repairs to the Bus Garage

Cleans bus daily

Reports all accidents promptly and complete required reports

Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job

Checks the bus at the end of each run to ensure that all students have left the bus

Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the District at all times

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to:

In case of an emergency must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need

Work outdoors in a variety of weather

Climb up and down stairs

Have mobility required to ensure the safety of children

Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping

Lift 75 to 100 lbs

General Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Applications should be completed on line at www.trentonssd.org. For further information email Rickey Hooker at rickey.hooker@trentonssd.org or Tim Haney at tim.haney@trentonssd.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or genetics and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.