Position Title

School Bus Driver Substitute

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$22.50 per hour

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute School Bus Driver

REPORTING TO: Director of Transportation

CURRENT LOCATION: Transportation Department

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drives a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required.

Civil Service Title

School Bus Driver

Job Qualifications

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; good physical condition.

Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Driver's License at the time of application. Possession of a license at the time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age

Why Become a Bus Driver?

• Do you like to drive?
• Do you relate well to children?
• Are you looking for a part-time position that coordinates with your child’s school day?
• Do you want to earn a competitive wage for part-time work?
• Do you have a clean driving record?
• Have you recently retired?

If any or all of the above apply…then becoming a bus driver may be the career for you. We will train you to get a commercial driver’s license. Great potential to move into a permanent part-time position with benefits. 

For more information on becoming a bus driver, please contact the South Colonie Transportation Department at (518) 869-8527, or visit the Bus Garage at 2 Winston Place, Albany, NY 12205.

Job Category

Transportation

Job Location

Transportation

Additional Information