Substitute Bus Driver

Position Details

Job

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 8/7/2023
• Location:
  
  TVUSD Transportation Department

Tanque Verde School District is seeking to hire Substitute school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business.

• Pre- and post-trip inspection.
• Maintain a daily log of bus inspection.
• Inspect bus fluids and mechanical functions and report maintenance requests to mechanic.
• Fuel bus/vehicle as needed.
• Maintain a clean vehicle inside and out.
• Drive a bus or van to transport passengers on special needs and/or regular route.
• May be required to drive special field trips or athletic events.
• Transport students in a safe manner.
• Instruct students on bus safety, providing guidance and discipline as appropriate.
• Refer parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation Coordinator.
• Ability to work split shifts.
• May perform other transportation or district related duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, step up and down stairs, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and employees.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to attain or currently hold a CDL license with School Bus Driver Endorsement. (Training is available)
• Successfully pass mandatory DOT Physical and drug screens (pre-employment).
• Complete mandatory CPR and First Aid training.
• Safe driving record.

Pay is $16.00 per hour while in training. After training starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

Openings as of 7/7/2026