Substitute-Bus Driver- 2026-2027 School Year

Bus Driver Substitute

Riverbank Unified School District-One Town. One Team. One Dream. Welcome to Riverbank Unified School District, where our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do. We are proud to be a district that embodies the spirit of: One Town We take tremendous pride in being from and serving the community of Riverbank. One Team We believe that united, we can accomplish anything for our students. One Dream We dream big and work to provide rich, diverse learning experiences for every student. We know that everything is impossibleuntil someone does it. Riverbank Unified School District is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Bus Driver Substitutes to transport students with care and professionalism. This role includes driving assigned routes to and from school, as well as supporting field trips, athletic events, and special activities. The Bus Driver helps maintain a clean, safe vehicle; performs routine bus inspections; and upholds district standards for student conduct and community interaction. With a steady hand and a calm presence, this position plays a vital part in ensuring students travel securely each day, reflecting the district's longstanding commitment to reliability and service.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print BUS DRIVER JOB SUMMARY Bus Driver I, under supervision of the Supervisor of Maintenance/Operations/Transportation and Site Principal or designee, drive a school bus or transportation vehicle safely over an assigned route. Transport students, including: to and from school; field trips; athletic activities; and other special trips; to maintain buses in a clean and safe condition. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Application of: District policies and procedures as they apply; Safe Driving Practices; Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children. Ability to: Work confidentially; See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students; Hear and understand speech at normal levels; Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation; Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl; Perform moderate physical exertion; Lift 50 pounds; Carry 25 pounds; Reach in all directions (physically); Operate a school bus and other transportation vehicle in a safe and proper manner; Maintain and verify accuracy and completeness of work requests; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including maintaining order on the school bus; Meet schedules and deadlines; Plan and organize vs. utilize time management and organizational skills; Keep and maintain records; Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations; Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION May include, but are not limited to: Perform a wide variety of specialized driving tasks; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate; Boards and discharges student passengers, escorting children across streets and stopping traffic as necessary; Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities and other special trips; Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis; Performs bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs; Fuels bus; May transport other materials in district vehicles; Maintains good order among students on the buses following district policies regarding the disciplining of children and contact with parents and other citizens; conducts bus evacuation drills; During times when buses are not in use, positions in this class may be assigned to general maintenance and clean-up activities in the transportation department; Performs related duties as assigned Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; One (1) year of general driving experience or six (6) months experience as a bus driver. Conditions of Employment: First Aid Certificate required and California Drivers License, Class A or B

High School Diploma or GED required One (1) year of general driving experience or six (6) months experience as a bus driver Valid school bus driver certificate required and California Drivers License, Class A or B RUSD will provide training for the Bus Driver Certificate

• Driver's License Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach 2 letters, dated and signed within the last year)
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume
• TB Screening Result

Please scan and attach all required documents to your Edjoin application. Please only attach to your application documents that are requested. An over abundance of paperwork is not needed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. The following documents are NOT required at the time of application, but will be required of the selected candidate PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT Department of Justice fingerprint clearance Tuberculosis clearance Mandated Reporter Certificate, Blood Borne Pathogen, Anti-harassment training Official Transcripts (Unofficial can be attached to the application but should you be selected sealed official transcripts will be required.) APPLICANTS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE with their on-line application may contact the ED-JOIN HELP DESK AT (888) 900-8945 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM EOE RUSD will complete initial reference checks and SB848 checks prior to reaching out. Please notify any references they may be contacted by RUSD for a reference.