2026-27 MechanicSchool Bus Driver

Lewis Central Community School District is looking for a full-time full-year Mechanic/Bus Driver.

Training is provided for applicants who are not yet fully licensed and trained school bus drivers.

Please see details about the position below.

Job Title: Mechanic/Bus Driver

Department: Operations - Transportation

Supervisor: Fleet Manager & Transportation Director

Classification: Classified - Full-Time Full-Year

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Last Updated: July 28 2026

Summary

Operates and maintains school buses and transportation vehicles safely and efficiently to transport students to and from school activities and events. This position operates as a mechanic year-round and also as a bus driver when school is in session. Ensures compliance with all federal state of Iowa and district transportation regulations while maintaining a safe orderly and respectful environment for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to work on a regular and reliable basis.
• Safely operates a school bus or other district vehicle on assigned routes and for extracurricular trips in accordance with all traffic laws State of Iowa school transportation rules and district policies.
• Conducts required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure safe operating condition and reports mechanical concerns promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline among students while on the bus; on routes without a bus monitor assumes primary responsibility for student management and behavior.
• Collaborates with assigned bus monitors (when applicable) to ensure a safe orderly and respectful environment for all students.
• Communicates student behavior concerns to appropriate school staff in accordance with district procedures.
• Follows assigned routes and schedules while adjusting as necessary for weather road or operational conditions.
• Ensures student safety during loading and unloading including proper use of stop arms crossing procedures and hazard lights.
• Maintains accurate records including student counts mileage inspections and incident reports as required.
• Complies with all requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Transportation for school bus drivers.
• Participates in required training including but not limited to driver in-service safety training and emergency procedures.
• Performs emergency evacuation drills as required by state guidelines.
• Performs comprehensive interior and exterior cleaning of all school vehicles including washing vacuuming and sanitizing interior surfaces to ensure a safe clean and professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively with students parents school staff and transportation personnel.
• Follows the districts Drug and Alcohol Testing Program including pre-employment random post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Reports accidents incidents or unsafe conditions immediately and follows proper procedures.
• May assist with transporting students with special needs and operate specialized equipment when trained.
• Performs services and repairs on school buses and support vehicles including but not limited to diesel engines transmissions wheelchair lifts air brake systems and electrical systems.
• Follows prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on all vehicles.
• Conducts diagnostic inspections of equipment in the shop or field to identify causes of malfunction using mechanical electrical and electronic testing equipment.
• Initiates orders for parts and equipment and maintains detailed vehicle repair records including nature of repair labor hours and parts used.
• Operates and road tests repaired vehicles to ensure proper function.
• Operates welding equipment and other shop equipment to perform necessary repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and/or Experience

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of mechanic experience.
• Must currently have CDL Permit for Passenger and Bus Driver endorsements
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment:
• Valid Iowa Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or higher
• Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education
• Valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate
• Successful completion of state-required pre-service training
• Must meet all state and federal background check requirements.

The district will provide paid training to assist in obtaining these necessary qualifications.

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