Permanent Substitute Bus Driver

Mexico Central School District; Town of Mexico (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexico Central School District is seeking a Permanent Substitute Bus Driver to operate district transportation tasks with the Transportation Department. The role requires maintaining safety, performing pre-trip inspections, and communicating routes and safety practices to students.

Position is full-time for 10 months, follows the school calendar, and offers benefits per CSEA contract. CDL B with PS endorsement and air brakes are required to meet NYS regulations for School Bus Drivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL B license with PS endorsement and air brakes.
• Must meet all DMV requirements for School Bus Driver.
• Must satisfy the NY State rules for School Bus Driver.
• Ability to operate a bus under challenging conditions.
• Strong reading and listening skills for directions.
• Maintain student safety and manage behavior as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions.
• Check bus operating condition before trips.
• Report defects to supervisor.
• Inform children about safety practices.
• Maintain orderly conduct of children on bus.
• Keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat.
• May operate a station wagon or similar vehicle.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
• Possibly perform bus aide duties.
• Record mileage, routes, times, and incidents; update maps of routes and pick-up points.

Skills

CDL B with PS endorsement

Air brakes

DMV requirements knowledge

Behavior management

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: October 1, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Permanent Substitute Bus Driver (4 positions)

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Bus Garage (Transportation Department)

CERTIFICATION: Civil Service - Non-Competitive Class

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

PRIMARY WORK ACTIVITIES:

Typical activities characteristic of the class.

• Operate a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip
• Reports any operational defect to immediate superior
• Informs children about safety practices
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle
• May be required to perform bus aide duties
• Daily tasks will be assigned by immediate Supervisor
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, specialized background, training and experience.

• Minimum “CDL B” license with “PS” endorsement and air brakes
• Must meet all DMV requirements for School Bus Driver
• Must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education
• Operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions
• Follow simple oral and written directions
• Mental alertness and dependability
• Possess basic skills required to deal with behavior management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time, probationary position
• 10-month position, follows school calendar
• No designated route
• $23,150.00 per year
• Benefits per CSEA contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

The Mexico Central School District is in compliance with federal and state laws governing equal opportunity prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status, and physical handicap. This position will be filled following Civil Service Law. EOE/AA