Type III Substitute Driver

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Detroit Lakes Public Schools

Responsible for safely operating vehicles for special routes and trips. Ensure that the vehicle is in good operating condition at all times. Pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct.

Operate a vehicle safely and follow applicable laws

• Pick up and deliver students as per a set schedule, including students who cannot ride the regular school bus; special education students; and for field trips
• Ensure students are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers
• Work effectively with students of different grade levels, abilities or program placement

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent; and/or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above described duties.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license (Class D) and acceptable driving record to for insurability by the District's insurance carrier
• Meet statutory motor vehicle check
• Ability to pass a federally mandated drug/alcohol screen
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
• Successfully complete school driver training programs and courses established by the state or school district

First Aid and CPR Certification and/or the ability to obtain.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and economical manner in conformance with State laws.
• Ability to communicate verbally with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned individuals.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports;
• Ability to clean in a thorough manner.
• Ability to determine basic safety issues and assess risk factors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, building leads, and building personnel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to understand, and follow safety procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

Work may require use of protective equipment or safety procedures.

Physical Effort:

• Position involves frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Position requires occasional bending, stooping, and repetitive use of fingers, hands and wrists in operating equipment. Position requires moderate use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

License/Certification:

• Current Minnesota Class D or greater Drivers License required

Schedule: On-call sub during school year

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 6:53:58 AM CST.