School Bus Driver

Arlington School District; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a dedicated School Bus Operator. The role requires operating a school bus or van, transporting students and staff to activities, and performing daily vehicle inspections. You may also handle mail deliveries and occasional after-hours charters.

The job requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid MA CDL B with endorsements, and a clean driving record. CORI checks and fingerprinting are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member.
• Communicate in English with district staff, parents, students and the public.
• Must pass yearly CORI check and have a clean driving record; fingerprinted before hire.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts CDL Class B with air brake, passenger, school bus endorsements and a current School Bus Operator license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus or van to transport students and staff to and from schools and events.
• Transport special needs students to/from school and related locations.
• Deliver interschool mail, parcels and supplies; assist Food Service deliveries.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance; keep vehicle clean.
• Maintain licenses; subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• Additional duties as assigned by Transportation Director, including charters or events.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Team communication

English communication

Clean driving record

Fingerprinting

Massachusetts CDL B

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915445
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL

ARLINGTON, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) with district employees, parents, students and the general public.
• Must pass a yearly CORI check and have a clean driving record. Must be fingerprinted before hire.
• School bus driver applicants must possess a valid Massachusetts

C.D.L. Class B driver’s license with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements and a current School Bus Operator license as provided by the guidelines established by the Massachusetts RMV (renewable annually).

REPORTS TO: Arlington Public Schools Transportation Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of a school bus or school van for the purpose of transporting students/staff to and from schools, athletic events, camps, field trips, or other special activities or events.
• Transports special needs or handicapped students to and from school and special classes as well as recreation areas or other locations.
• Delivery of interschool mail, parcels and supplies along with Food Service deliveries to all schools.
• School bus drivers are responsible for daily vehicle inspections and for minor repairs to their vehicle. They are also responsible for keeping their vehicles clean and providing proper maintenance to all vehicles.
• School bus drivers must maintain all applicable licenses and are subject to random alcohol and drug screenings as provided by employer guidelines.
• Any additional duties as required by the APS Transportation Director including after school charters or athletic events.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in the driver’s seat of a bus for long stretches of time. Must be able to focus on conditions on the road while driving. The employee is also required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month - 40 hrs per week (Expected to work overtime). Terms of employment are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Arlington School Committee and Local 680, School Bus Operators.

STARTING SALARY:$61K/yr

Full-Time 40 hrs/wk + overtime and benefits

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Last Updated: 8.8.23

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,000 to $61,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Maintenance
• Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Robert Spiegel
• 869 Massachusetts Avenue
• Arlington, Massachusetts 02476
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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