Part-Time Bus Driver

Santa Fe South School; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe South Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver in Oklahoma City, OK. You will transport students and staff safely on school days, including field trips, while performing pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance tasks as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CDL with P and S endorsements, and the ability to maintain discipline and safety on board. The position offers flexible hours (10–40 per week) and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections and basic bus maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting incidents.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus for students and staff on school days.
• Transport on field trips as needed and maintain order on the bus.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report any mechanical issues.

Skills

Driving

CDL with endorsements

Pre-trip inspections

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 3916152

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and othersbetween school sites, and to/from field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License
• Current Bus Driver Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver preferable

Other

• Pass Bus Driver's Physical
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities'

Hours per week

• 10 -40

This Job Is

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Current Bus Driver Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with (P) and (S) endorsements.

Other

• Pass Drug test

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Patricia Dominguez
• 7000 Crossroads Blvd
• Suite 4000
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73149
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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