Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Powhatan County Public Schools Bus Garage - Powhatan, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Powhatan County Public Schools

Job : 4817918

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Bus Driver

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status:
Classified

License

Required:

Yes(CDL) P & S Endorsements

Reports to: Supervisor of Transportation

Summary

Transports students to and from school in a safe, efficient, and economical manner on a daily basis; and to and from extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle prior to and after every trip identifying defects and reporting to bus garage.
• Keep bus fueled above half a tank consistently.
• Turn in, fully completed, monthly reports by the 1 st of each month. These include:
• monthly pre-inspection form
• other reports as requested
• Keep a legible copy of the route and schedule in the vehicle at all times adhering to said time schedule and route when operating the vehicle
• When operating the assigned vehicle, the driver is required to have in their possession the appropriate valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle driven.
• Obtain an annual physical examination certifying ability to perform duties as a school bus/vehicle driver. The physical form must be turned in prior to picking up the assigned vehicle at the beginning of the school year.
• Maintain good attendance and reports absences in a timely manner for the supervisor to secure the substitute driver.
• Follow all procedures in reporting complaints, accidents, and student injuries to the proper authorities.
• Become familiar with the contents of the first aid kit and the proper procedures for issuing the contents.
• Bring vehicles to the school bus garage for inspection according to an established schedule.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Maintain professional attitude and establishes favorable working relationships with other drivers, teachers, students, and other school staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and follows all Federal laws, State laws, and local ordinances, to include mandated regulations regarding drug testing.
• Comply with dress code.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean inside and out, including windows, windshield, lights, and license plates.
• Will not use the assigned vehicle, or other School Board owned vehicle, for any purpose except to transport Powhatan school children to and from school unless authorized by the Supervisor of Transportation
• Will not allow any person to enter assigned vehicle unless authorized by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Will not use a cell phone, except in the case of an emergency when bus radio is inoperable, and there is a need to call the bus shop or police.
• Will not smoke while in or around a School Board vehicle.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Qualifications

Must have qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Education and/or Experience

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meets school bus driver certification requirements with minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily pass the knowledge examination as outlined by the Department of

Education Pupil Transportation.

Must have a valid CDL License.

Meet State physical examination requirements.
Meet local and/or State standards for driving test.
Meet local and/or State standards for driver record check.
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students in the school division.
Ability to operate radio communication when necessary.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or public.

Reasoning/Other Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands tohandle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk orhear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop,kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to…