Substitute Transportation Driver JobID: 213 + Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver + Date Posted: 1/16/2017 + Location: Transportation Office    Norwalk Community School DistrictSubstitute Bus Driver or Van DriverSubstitute Bus Driver Rate: $22.50 / hourSubstitute Van Driver Rate: $18.50 / hourHours are as needed and are NOT guaranteed. Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + Holds a current, valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P (passenger), S (student) and air brakes endorsements + Holds a valid Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate issued by the State of Iowa + Able to pass State of Iowa DOT employee physical examination requirements and pre-employment drug screening + Must have an acceptable driving record with in and out of the State of Iowa + Have a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations + Previous passenger driving experience shall be consider but not a determining qualification + Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and fellow employees Job Duties & Performance Responsibilities: + Conducts pre-trip inspections on the vehicle and records the inspection results + Reports all repair needs, malfunctioning equipment and vandalism to vehicle + Keeps bus in a clean and sanitary condition + Obeys all traffic laws and safety conditions + Communicates in a positive manner with students, parents, transportation and school staff + Supervises riders and maintains discipline among passengers + Reports incidents of misconduct to School Administration and follows District Policy in accordance with disciplinary action + Conducts and reports emergency evacuation drills when assigned + Attends all meetings as called by the Transportation Director or School Administration or makes arrangements for receiving information from the meeting if absent + Maintains a consistent time schedule for the assigned route and reports any changes to the Director of Transportation + Suggests changes in route or stops to the Transportation Director + Completes all required reports on time and in the manner prescribed + Performs all duties in accordance with all existing rules, regulations and school policies + Immediately reports all accidents and completes required accident forms + Able to respond to all emergency situations in accordance with District Policy + Reports dangerous situations at stop locations and other route hazards + Reports violators of the "School Bus Stop Arm Law" to Transportation Director or law authorities + Compliance with all drug and alcohol policy guidelines and testing + Knowledge and compliance with District Bus Driver Handbook and the District Classified Employee Handbook + Satisfactory compliance with all District and State mandatory trainings + Any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or School Administration Physical Demands: + Requires the occasional lifting, carrying, pushing up to 25-100 pounds + Frequent walking bending, stooping and climbing + Must be able to climb steps + Be free of impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand or arm, or other defects or limitations likely to interfere with the ability to safely control a vehicle + Must be able to sit up right in a vehicle driver position for several hours + Mandatory drug and alcohol testing + Must be able to meet all pre-employment physicals Work Environment: + Occasionally subject to extreme temperature and/or inclement weather conditions + Noisy and often distraction working conditions + Occasion exposure to fumes, bodily fluids, and emergency situations + Tobacco and alcohol free environment