Bus Driver Substitutes

Bus Driver Substitutes 8-2025

Under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, to drive any conventional, transit-type or smaller school bus to transport pupils in accordance with the requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws; and to perform a variety of other duties as assigned. Incumbents in this classification operate school buses on regularly scheduled passenger routes transporting pupils and school groups to and from school, to other schools and events and on special field trips. Drivers are required to perform a variety of non-bus driving duties as assigned. Incumbents must be available for overtime bus driving assignments.

1. Drive a bus for any designated route according to an established time schedule; pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops; assist students crossing streets as necessary.

2. Transport students and teachers on special educational field trips and to athletic events as directed.

3. Perform daily check of bus and safety equipment; clean and fuel bus; report mechanical difficulties to appropriate personnel.

4. Maintain daily records of mileage, student count, driving time and non-driving time; prepare monthly reports.

5. Complete schedules for pick-up and delivery times of regular routes and field trips.

6. Supervise student behavior on bus according to established policies and procedures.

7. Attend in-service training and other meetings as directed.

8. Do clerical, custodial, and inventory duties as assigned.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of safe driving practices. California Motor Vehicle Code. First aid. Applicable sections of State Education Code. Record-keeping techniques. Oral and written communications skills. Drive school bus safely. Maintain order among students while on a bus. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Adapt to interruptions and changes in the daily routine. Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and a safe driving record. Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass a First Aid test issued by the Highway Patrol or American Red Cross; and have a medical examination every two years. School bus environment; subject to traffic and weather conditions and noise; sit for long periods of time while driving; occasionally stand, walk, kneel, squat, crawl, stoop, bend; work with arms above shoulder level; repetitive use of hand, arm, and shoulder, lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds; able to hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; depth perception; have color vision/distinguish shades; see small details; see long distances; exposed to fumes, strong odors, gases; exposed to minor contagious illnesses; direct contact with students, parents, the public, and other district staff.