Substitute Bus Driver

Anticipated Vacancy

Position: Substitute Bus Driver

Location: Transportation Department

Reports To: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

The Substitute Bus Driver will primarily operate a commercial motor vehicle, large automotive vehicle, driving a school bus on an assigned route and for special events. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the passengers and serves as the “face” of the building/departament ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This role aligns with the Wayne County Civil Service job description.

• Embrace learning for all.
• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
• Focus on results and not activities.
• Implement changes for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.
• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

• Safely operating a school bus or school transportation vehicle on a regular schedule or on special occasions, including under difficult driving and road conditions.
• Implementing current, relevant knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws, and regulations.
• Demonstrating mental alertness in and around a school transportation vehicle.
• Checking the operational condition of the school transportation vehicle before starting on a trip.
• Reporting any operational defect to the Head Mechanic.
• Informing children about safety practices.
• Maintaining orderly conduct of children on and around the school transportation vehicle.
• Keeping the interior and exterior of the vehicle clean and neat.
• Operating a different school transportation vehicle such as a Type A, B or C School Bus.
• Maintaining records of mileage, routes, and times.
• Documenting and reporting incidents to the immediate supervisor within the required timeframe of the event.
• Maintaining and updating routes and pick-up points.
• Report all mechanical defects to the Head Mechanic.
• Participating in all required school districts and Department of Motor Vehicles and SED training.
• Following all rules, regulations, and laws associated with driving a school bus.
• Following all requirements, regulations, and policies outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Transportation Handbook.

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.
• Being dependable.
• Being patient.

The Substitute Bus Driver will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

The Substitute Bus Driver will report to the Transportation Supervisor and be evaluated by the District approved document.

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Have a Commercial Drivers’ License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Be 19A qualified.
• Be a self-starter, able to work well with others as a team.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• 21 years of age.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License-B with Passenger endorsement, and School Bus endorsement.
• Pass the Physical Performance Test.
• Pass and maintain…