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School Bus Driver - Athletics/Activities

Waterloo Community School District -
Waterloo, IA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23 an hour

Qualifications

Passenger loading and unloading procedures
Passenger Endorsement
Safety regulations
School Bus Endorsement
Parent communication
Physical assistance for special education students
CDL
High school diploma or GED
DOT Physical Certification
Working with students
Relationship management
Vehicle codes
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities
Passenger safety regulations

Full Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver - Athletics/Activities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification: AFSCME

Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent’s Designee/Director of Operations

Job Summary: The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, extracurricular activities, and field trips for the Waterloo Community School District. This position requires strict adherence to student safety, state transportation regulations, and district policies while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and school staff.

This position would specifically transport middle and high school students to athletic events, typically 4-6 hours per route.

Certification

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (training may be provided).
Must meet all Iowa Department of Education and Department of Transportation (DoT) requirements for school bus drivers, including background checks and the DoT physical examination, prior to driving.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience

Previous experience driving a bus or commercial vehicle.
Knowledge of Waterloo-area roads and traffic patterns.
Training or experience in first aid, CPR, or student behavior management.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Maintain a safe driving record and comply with all safety standards.
Represent the Waterloo Community School District in a positive, professional manner.
Ensure timely, reliable transportation for all students in assigned routes.
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to read, write and communicate verbally
Ability to establish and maintain a positive working atmosphere
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
Clean driving record/ability to be insured as a driver on district liability insurance

Essential Job Duties:

Safely operate a school bus on assigned routes and schedules.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
Maintain order and discipline on the bus while promoting a safe, respectful environment.
Adhere to all traffic laws, district policies, and state/federal transportation regulations.
Assist students as needed, including those with special needs or mobility challenges.
Communicate promptly with the Transportation Department regarding delays, accidents, or safety concerns.
Complete and submit all required reports, including incident reports, mileage logs, and maintenance requests.
Participate in ongoing training, safety meetings, and professional development as required by the district.

Technology Requirements

E-mail management skills

Supervision of Others:

Personal Contacts:

District staff
Students
Community members

Additional physical requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods and operate foot and hand controls.
Ability to assist students on and off the bus, including those with physical disabilities.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally for emergencies or student assistance.

Additional requirements:

Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check.

Terms of Employment: Part-time/seasonal employment

Date Last Revised: 10/1/2025

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