Substitute Bus Driver

Responsibilities

• Possess CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements and self-certify every time a driver's license is renewed.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
• Be able to operate a school bus, use safety equipment and provide assistance to passengers in evacuation and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
• New drivers must complete the New Driver Class online and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Class B CDL.
• Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.

• Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.