Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Aztec Municipal School District Transportation Office - Aztec, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job : 3479160

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Substitute School Bus Driver

Job Summary

To operate a safe and efficient school bus to transport students to and from school and to and from school related activities.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid class B commercial driver’s license with the proper endorsements and have received required training as a New Mexico State school bus driver or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by local school board policy and state statutes.
• Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and meets all district, state, and federal requirements.
• Must complete a finger-print background check

(Duties are not limited to, but shall include the following)

• Operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Follow local, state, and federal law, adhere to the State Department of Education Regulations and follow Aztec School Board Policy.
• Maintain all requirements outlined in the State Department of Education Regulation 6.41.4.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the school bus and special equipment.
• Keep an updated route sheet and map as well as student registration forms and current seating assignment as required by state and local districts.
• Able to operate lift equipment and securing devices on special needs equipment.
• Instruct students on emergency evacuation drill twice a year as required by district, state, and federal regulations.
• Able to meet emergency situations in accordance with operating procedures.
• Maintain orderly conduct of passengers.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, employers, school staff, parents, and the public.
• Complete required reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Successfully complete all training programs and all continuing education requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide maximum safety for passengers while in the bus and during loading and unloading.
• Handle additional duties as assigned to complete contract hours.
• Ability to supervise an EA if assigned to bus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please see Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general correspondence, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations.

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions.
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

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