Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Salary Grade: $17.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Date: 10/14/2025

Position Summary

Safely operate an assigned school bus for transporting students from home to school and/or to and from school-related events.

Essential Functions

• Cooperates with school officials to provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Maintains an assigned schedule on a specific route and consults with the supervisor or dispatcher regarding suggested changes.
• Maintains acceptable standards of conduct and dress.
• Maintains courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with parents, students, school staff, school officials, and all levels of employees.
• Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned by the supervisor for transportation.

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies

Honesty, Integrity, Ethical, Equity Minded, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Competence, Safety, Quality, Models Excellent Customer Service, Thinks Strategically, Shows Initiative, Acts Decisively, Communicates Effectively, Works Collaboratively, Resolves Conflict Proactively

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy, Data Analysis and Management, Fiscal Planning and Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

The candidate must be eighteen (18) years of age, at the minimum. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidate must possess a valid and active Virginia Driver's License.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Status: Open

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