Substitute Bus Driver

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Have or obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class “B” with airbrakes, passenger and school bus endorsements. (Training will be provided)

Must have a valid driver’s license for the past three (3) years (no breaks) prior to application. If experience is outside of Illinois, then a transcript of the license must be provided to cover that period.

Must be in good physical condition and pass an annual physical, including a drug screen, as required by law. This includes vision and hearing tests.

No DUI or reckless driving charges during the past five (5) years.

No more than one (1) speeding ticket or moving violation during the past year.

Pass a criminal background check that includes fingerprinting.

Must have:

• The ability to:

  • present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

  • comprehend and follow traffic signs and signals.

  • learn and comprehend information from Procedure Manuals, Policies, and other materials.

  • physically move through the bus.

  • perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.

• Effective organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

The ability to:

• present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

• comprehend and follow traffic signs and signals.

• learn and comprehend information from Procedure Manuals, Policies, and other materials.

• physically move through the bus.

• perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.

present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

comprehend and follow traffic signs and signals.

learn and comprehend information from Procedure Manuals, Policies, and other materials.

physically move through the bus.

perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.

Effective organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Observe and obey all Federal and State laws and regulations for school buses and all traffic laws.

Must be in accordance at all times with all requirements to obtain and maintain a School Bus Driver permit and Commercial Drivers License.

Ensure the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from all destinations.

Complete a daily comprehensive inspection of the bus, reporting any conditions of concern to the Director of Transportation before transporting students.

Ensure that the communication device is in proper working order before each trip.

Ensure the bus always has sufficient fuel levels, no less than half (½) a tank.

Operate the bus so that road and safety regulations are always followed; report any traffic violations to the Director of Transportation immediately.

Ensure all children are in age-appropriate child safety restraints at all times during transportation.

Follow safe bus loading and unloading procedures.

Follow procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time, including ensuring all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, midday, evening, and during field trips and other special trips).

Keep the bus clean and free of debris; follow other bus cleaning procedures.

Routinely inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment and report needs to the Director of Transportation.

Identify those persons authorized by the parents/guardians to receive the children. Deliver children only to authorized persons at authorized stops.

Assist in transportation training, as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures.

Report all accidents and/or property damage immediately to the Director of Transportation.

In the event of an accident, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed; complete a written accident report as…