Bus Route Driver

Bus Route Driver (2)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District VSCSD Bus Garage
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Job : 5343245

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 20, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER – ROUTE AND ACTIVITY

REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
- Hourly

STATUS:
Part Time – Typically 20 to 25 hours / week

DATE REVISED:
November 28, 2022

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Transport students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Drives the bus carefully and in compliance with all traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school.
• Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus.
• In the absence of a bus monitor, the driver is responsible for maintaining discipline and reporting inappropriate behavior to the Transportation Director, Principal or other supervisor.
• Assists Mechanic and Director of Transportation by reporting any mechanical concerns related to the safe and efficient operation of the school bus.
• Works cooperatively with the Transportation Director to effectively coordinate schedules and day-to-day operations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS /

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brakes and Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsements (S)
• Good Driving Record
• Ability to pass and meet health requirements specified in a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol testing as required by State and Federal Law for a CDL and Passenger Endorsement
• Must pass criminal history and child abuse background checks.
• Ability to read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Organizational skills needed to effectively meet scheduling requirements for daily bus routes, field trips and activity trips
• Technology skills adequate to utilize the time clock system and other technologies relevant to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing a two-way radios and telephone.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Seasonal Contract – Typically 180 School Days (August – May) plus special field or activity trips during summer.
• The VSCSD Board of Directors establishes hourly wage & work year.
• Upon request from the immediate supervisor, employee shall submit to the Federal and State requirements regarding Drug and Alcohol testing for the purpose of securing a Commercial Driver’s License.

EVALUATION:
The Director of Transportation evaluates the performance of this job.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow local, state, and federal regulations and Board Policies pertaining to the School Transportation Program.
• Drives school bus or other multi-passenger vehicle to transport students from rural areas and in-town neighborhoods to schools, on field trips and to school activities.
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs to the Mechanic or Transportation Director.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using mobile two-way radios or telephone.
• Check fuel level on bus/passenger vehicle as needed. Refuel as needed on any out of state travel.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights,…