SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision by the Executive Director of Transportation or designee, to drive a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient manner in the transportation of students.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drive a school bus over designated routes according to established time schedules, pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops;

2. Escort pupils across streets when necessary;

3. Supervise the conduct of pupils being transported following District policy;

4. May transport pupils and teachers on various special event trips;

5. Rinse, sweep, and polish interiors and perform regular daily safety checks on buses and report mechanical defects if any are noted;

6. Keep simple records such as a daily log of route miles traveled and pupils transported, and may make related reports in the Transportation Department office;

7. Refuel, check oil level, water, and check tires, brakes, gauges, electrical systems, warning lights and buzzers, emergency fire extinguishers and flares, and emergency exits and doors;

8. May suggest route changes and stops;

9. Map route times, and take practice runs as necessary to become familiar with routes;

10. Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips;

11. Report all accidents and complete the required reports;

12. Perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Safe driving practices and techniques;

2. Operation of large transportation vehicles and the laws governing their use;

3. Basic safety checks and preventive maintenance requirements of automobile equipment;

4. Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Title 13 Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of vehicles in the transportation of students. 

Ability to:

1. Drive a school bus and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently;

2. Maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment;

3. Learn proven methods for bus servicing and safety checks;

4. Perform simple record keeping and clerical duties;

5. Write reports and correspondence;

6. Work independently;

7. Perform repetitive tasks and manage multiple tasks;

8. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

9. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;

10. Respond appropriately to directions and changes in working assignments;

11. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses;

12. Understand and follow oral and written directions;

13. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Certificate of Proficiency, and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Experience: Two (2) years of successful driving experience with a demonstrated record of safe driving. Experience driving a school bus or equivalent passenger transportation vehicle is desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;

2. Have an acceptable driving record;  

3. Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment;

4. Possession of a California Special Driver's Certificate;

5. Possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent, or pass a test administered by the CHP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions.

Physical Demands:  Sit to drive, reaching (continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, twist neck and trunk (occasionally); lift/carry up to 50 pounds, including equipment and small children (occasionally); grasp and manipulate objects and steering wheel (up to continuously); use seeing, hearing, and speaking.

Working Conditions:   Work outdoors and indoors, including bus; exposure to seasonal outdoor temperatures 38- 110; dust, wind, and sun; traffic and fuel odors, graffiti removal solvent, and proximity to moving machinery (occasionally); vibration (up to continuously). 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

SPECIAL NOTE

Being hired as a substitute does not qualify you for a permanent position.  To be considered for an interview for a permanent position, a substitute must apply for a permanent position on www.edjoin.org and pass the required testing.

May 2026

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SUBSTITUTE AUTOMOBILE DRIVER 

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision by the Executive Director of Transportation or designee, operate an automobile over established routes and assigned time safely and efficiently, to transport students to and from school, school-related activities, and work with sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drives an automobile daily, or as assigned, according to established routes and assigned time schedules, transporting students to and from school and school-related activities;

2. Maintains order among students in the automobile and at pick-up and drop-off locations;

3. Follows District policies in maintaining appropriate student behavior and contact with parents, staff, and the general public;

4. Observes all rules and regulations of the District and state laws and regulations regarding the transportation of pupils safely and efficiently;

5. Responsible for keeping the interior of the vehicle clean and fueled;

6. Maintain the vehicle in an orderly condition, and inspect and report any mechanical defects or malfunctions;

7. Refuel, check oil level, water, tires, brakes, brake lights, gauges, electrical systems, warning lights and indicators, emergency fire extinguishers, reflectors, and doors;

8. Attend training and in-service programs;

9. Keep simple records such as a daily log of route miles traveled and students transported, and may make related reports to the Transportation Department office;

10. May suggest route and stop time changes;

11. Report all accidents and complete required reports;

12. Perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Safe driving practices and techniques;

2. Basic safety checks and preventative maintenance requirements of vehicle equipment;

3. First Aid practices.

Ability to:

1. Work effectively with students with special needs;

2. Maintain professional competency during all interactions with students, staff, and the public;

3. Maintain simple records;

4. Work independently with minimal supervision;

5. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

6. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedures;

7. Respond appropriately to directions and changes in work assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Certificate of Proficiency, and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Experience: None required.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;

2. Have an acceptable driving record;  

3. Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment;

4. Possession of a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate;

5. Possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions.

Physical Demands:  Sitting to driver, reaching, bending at the waist, kneel or crouch to inspect vehicles (up to continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, twist neck and trunk (occasionally); lift/carry up to 50 pounds, including equipment and small children (occasionally); grasp and manipulate objects and steering wheel (up to continuously); use vision, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions:   Work outdoors and indoors, including inside a vehicle; exposure to seasonal outdoor temperatures 38-110, dust, wind, and sun, traffic and fuel odors; graffiti removal solvent and proximity to moving machinery (occasionally); vibration (up to continuously). May be required to drive mountain roads.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

SPECIAL NOTE

Being hired as a substitute does not qualify you for a permanent position.  To be considered for an interview for a permanent position, a substitute must apply for a permanent position on www.edjoin.org and pass the required testing.

May 2026

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact: 

Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

jsantos@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

jworkman@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity

mschanze@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.