Full Time Bus Driver, Class 2 bei Des Moines Public School District

Bidders are subject to the following criteria:

• For internal candidates, meets or better rating on employee evaluation criteria established by the district,
• No more than 10 family/personal leave days used. approved FMLA paid or unpaid will not be counted. All authorized workers Compensation (paid/unpaid) will be taken off the record for the purposes of this bid process.
• Zero (0) incidents involving formal discipline during the past 12 months from the posting date.
• Meets all other stated requirements of the job posting and AFSCME Transfer Guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to operate all District equipment.
• Must not have any "no call/no show" incidents during the past 12 months from the posting date. 
• Working for said term (230 day or academic calendar) prior to the job posting date and has been an employee since September 30 of the current school year. 

Applicants must apply online.

TITLE: Bus Driver Class 2

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Transportation or Transportation Specialist

EVALUATES: Not applicable

POSITION INVENTORY: B21

POSITION TYPE: TRANS

BASIC FUNCTION:

Operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the safety of passengers. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Transportation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operate the school bus in a safe, effective, and proficient manner.
2. Provide guidance and training to bus associates in the performance of their respective assignments and duties.
3. Comply with all pre-trip and post-trip procedures and expectations.
4. Report all vehicle damage and/or repair items using established procedures and forms.
5. Ensure interior and exterior cleanliness and appearance of the school bus.
6. Maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus and report policy infractions as appropriate.
7. Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
8. Assist in the inspection, operation, and use of specialized equipment for students who may have additional accommodations, including wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.
9. Complete Medicare paperwork.
10. Utilize a computer for District and Department email communications and online training courses.
11. Attend professional development.
12. Adhere to District policies/procedures and Department work rules.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

1.Twenty (20) years of age or older.
2. Ability to obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit with needed endorsements (CLP) prior to hire.
3. Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License with needed endorsements  (CDL) within a 60-day period from date of hire.
4. Working knowledge of city and school locations.
5. Ability to use computer to take required online training.
6. Effective communication skills.
7. For internal candidates: meets or better rating on employee evaluation criteria established by the district, 10 or fewer days of absence during the past 12 months, zero (0) incidents involving formal discipline on file, and meets all other stated requirements of the job posting.

Desired Education and Experience:

1. Ability to support the behavioral, health, and safety needs of students, including those with additional accommodations. 

Newly hired candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 

Employee Benefits Information

Skills and Abilities: 

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation,

Approved By: MK

Date: 9/15/25