Substitute Bus Drivers

Substitute Bus Drivers

Benton Community School District Central Office - Van Horne, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 3487658

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:10 PM (UTC)

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS
WILL HELP OBTAIN A CLASS B CDL
PAID TRAINING
The Benton CSD is seeking SUBSTITUTE/TEMPORARY BUS DRIVERS. Benton Community is located in east central Iowa in close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Benton Community is a large rural school district with 8 communities covering 330 square miles. There are currently 18 regular bus routes in the school district.

To drive a school bus in Iowa, you'll need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. This means you must complete all of the standard CDL licensing requirements, including passing additional knowledge tests on how to safely transport passengers on a school bus. An air brake endorsement is also needed if you are asked to drive a bus equipped with air brakes.

Job requirements include:

• Pass a school bus knowledge test.
• Pass a driving skills test in a school bus.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Become trained and certified as a school bus driver.

Tim Lyons

Transportation Director

Benton Community School District

tlyons.ia.us

Job Description*

* subject to change

TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation or designee

JOB GOAL: To maintain a smooth and efficient transportation system for the District, perform the job with efficiency and accuracy with attention to detail in regard to children, complete necessary tasks and keep the District’s automobiles and buses in a state of operating excellence so that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt

Hourly Salary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or GED
• 2. Hold an Iowa School Bus Driver LICENSE (CDL).
• 2. Pass pre-employment drug screening and record check.
• 3. A good driving record
• 4. Comply with random drug and alcohol testing.
• 5. Knowledge in the use of emergency equipment on a school bus.
• 6. Three to five years of previous school bus driving experience. (Preferred)
• 7. First Aid Certification. (Preferred)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• 2. Obey all traffic laws and mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 3. Assure students get on and off school bus in orderly fashion.
• 4. Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects using pre-trip inspection form; notify Transportation Director or designee of mechanical concerns.
• 5. Maintain student discipline.
• 6. Keep to written route and time schedule.
• 7. Transport only authorized students and staff.
• 8. Participate in all training pertaining to the job.
• 9. Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Director or designee.
• 10. Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• 11. Have reliable attendance and punctuality.
• 12. Ability to operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• 13. Fuel bus and record necessary related information.
• 14. Keep bus clean inside and out.
• 15. Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and community members.
• 16. Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• 17. Keep busy throughout work shift using time wisely and completing tasks in a timely fashion.
• 18. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

1. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
2. Ability to sit in one position for a prolonged period of…