Trip Bus Driver

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buena Vista School District R 31

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Bus Drivers
• Date Posted: 6/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Buena Vista School District
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Trip Bus Driver (As Needed)

Position Purpose
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Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, ensures the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from extracurricular activities, athletic events, field trips, and other district-sponsored travel. This position is an as-needed assignment with variable hours based on transportation needs and does not include a regularly assigned daily route. This position is intended to expand the District's pool of available drivers for activity and trip coverage.

Essential Functions
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• Safely drives a school bus for extracurricular activities, athletic events, field trips, and other special assignments in accordance with established schedules and safety procedures.
• May provide route coverage or substitute transportation support as needed.
• Inspects the assigned bus prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean, and safe working order.
• Performs all required safety and vehicle checks pertaining to any bus trip and immediately reports any problems to the Director.
• Ensures communication equipment is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, emergencies, delays, damages, accidents, and incidents promptly to the Director.
• Maintains cleanliness of the assigned bus.
• Follows and conforms to all District, state, and federal safety and training requirements.
• Maintains order and discipline among students being transported in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Maintains required records and reports.
• Attends required training and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties
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Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note
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The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
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Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
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Drivers are expected to complete a minimum of 20 trip assignments per semester/school year to remain active in the position.

Work Schedule
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This is an as-needed position with variable hours based on activity trips, athletic events, field trips, route substitutions, and district transportation needs. Trip availability depends on scheduling requirements and whether full-time drivers elect to cover assignments. Evening and weekend assignments may be required. There are no guaranteed hours or regularly assigned daily routes.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards including but not limited to
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Works in a standard school bus environment. Sitting for long periods of time. Climbing stairs and step ladder. Consistent repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing up to 50 lbs. of weight. Stooping and Crouching.

Certification/License Required
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Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License. Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Education
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High School Diploma or GED.

Experience
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Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children preferred.

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Base pay starts at $20.00 per hour (placement on the Bus Driver pay scale is dependent on experience). Employee to submit a monthly timesheet.

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