Substitute School Bus Driver

Supervisor:
Director of Transportation

Contract Length: 180 days

Job Classification:
Bus-Driver

FLSA Status: non-exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Safely and reliably transports and assists students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

• Completes, prior to each trip/route, the required pre-trip/route inspection. (e.g., keeps the windows, mirrors and all lights clean of dirt, ice, and snow).
• Checks regularly to keep the vehicle full of oil, gas and anti-freeze for its scheduled assignment.
• Operates the bus and related vehicle equipment in a safe, efficient, and legal manner, including radio communications and traffic laws.
• Checks to see all students are remained seated while in route.
• Completes the assigned route/trip on a safe, but timely basis.
• Maintains and enforces all provisions of the District's Bus-Safety Rules for riders.
• Operates wheel chair lift when needed.
• Complete securement of wheel chairs, car seats, seat belts, and other types of safety equipment.
• May assist disabled students with special needs loading and unloading.
• Completes the post-trip/route walk through requirements. (e.g., checks for sleeping children, book bags, instruments or damage to the vehicle).
• Confronts emergency situations in accordance with safety-standard operational procedures.
• When necessary, provides assistance to students who need help in cleaning up body fluids.
• Meets contract obligations regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the riders.
• Guide and instruct students on posted School Bus Rules and discipline according to District guidelines.
• Report to Transportation Director all route changes, route hazards, dangerous bus stops.

• Minimum Class B (CDL), with passenger, air‑brake endorsement and the Iowa School Bus Operator's Permit.

• Possess the physical and mental capability for assigned responsibilities.
• Possess no personal or moral habits which would be detrimental to the safety and welfare of transported students.
• Know, understand and obey all Federal, State and local rules and regulations governing bus drivers and the operation of a school bus.
• Possess a motor vehicle record that is acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.
• Demonstrated aptitude and ability to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Amount of Time
Physical Activity
Occasionally (1%-32%)
Frequently (33%-65%)
Constantly (66%-100%) Mobility - X
- Bend - X
- Talk - X
- Hear - - X Operate Computer X - - Stationary Position - X
- Balance - X
- Lift Up to 20 pounds X - - Manual Dexterity Tasks - X
- Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X - - Sitting - - X Carrying (25 feet) X -

Amount of Time
Working Conditions
Occasionally (1%-32%)
Frequently (33%-65%)
Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours X - - Indoors X - - Weekends/Off Schedule X - - Temperature Extremes - X -

Rev. 7/2023

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.