Substitute Bus Drivers 24-25 School Year Continuous Recruitment

Typical work activities:

Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions

Performs a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to departure and post-trip inspection after every route

Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices and procedures when embarking and disembarking bus/vehicle, while in transit, and throughout the year

Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus/vehicle, including student management

Assists passengers in boarding and exiting a bus/vehicle by providing physical assistance or operating a hydraulic lift

The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a more senior transportation employee or an administrator.

Job Qualifications

CDL with passenger endorsement required

All applicants must pass State and Fingerprint background checks

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a clean, valid driver's license

Good knowledge of vehicle and traffic law, regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and regulations of the Commissioner of Education (New York State Education Part 156.3 Transportation Regulations) pertaining to pupil transportation

good knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving

good knowledge of the geography of the employing school district or municipality

ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions

ability to understand oral and written directions;

ability to physically assist passengers on and off buses

ability to get along well with children/students/passengers and command their respect

mental alertness

Application Deadline:06/30/2025

Job Number: SBUS2025