Bus Driver/Van Driver Substitute

TITLE: BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the State of South Dakota. Must submit to drug and alcohol testing per state and federal statutes.
• Possess personal communication skills and an ability to work with a diversion of individuals.
• Must have proper medical certification as required by the Lennox School District, the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs and the state of South Dakota.
• Background checks required for final candidates.
• Must have an exemplary driver record.
• Such other qualifications to the above requirements that the board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The bus driver is responsible for transportation in a safe, orderly and timely fashion, to and from school or school related activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To transport students to and from school or school related activities in safe and timely fashion.
• Must consistently comply with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements.
• To maintain a log and report on each trip.
• Must consistently comply with traffic and driving laws.
• To maintain order and control of all passengers on the bus or other school vehicle.
• To keep the bus (or other school vehicle) in clean and proper order.
• To check the motor, tires and other necessary equipment on a scheduled basis for safe operation, and report any problems to the transportation director.

Additional duties that may be required or assigned

$30.00 per hour with 2 hour minimum per route. $18.85 per hour for extra-curricular activity driving.

The Lennox School District does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.