School Bus Driver/or Substitute Driver

Bus Garage; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Chapel School District Bus Garage in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is seeking a School Bus Driver or Substitute Driver to operate school transportation and ensure student safety. The role requires holding a Class B CDL with school bus, air brake, and passenger endorsements, and passing mandated DOT physical and background checks.

Training is provided if needed. The driver will maintain on-time routes, perform pre-trip inspections, ensure proper student conduct, and keep the bus clean and secure at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver must be 19+ years old and hold a class B CDL with school bus, air brake, and passenger endorsements.
• Applicants must pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug and background checks; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus and ensure passenger safety at all times.
• Follow scheduled routes and depart on time.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and post-trip check to ensure all students are off the bus.
• Maintain student discipline and uphold bus rules.
• Keep the bus clean and secure when not in service.
• Ensure students board and exit only at approved stops or with written authorization.

Skills

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B CDL

School bus endorsement

Air brake endorsement

Passenger endorsement

Tools

DOT physical

Pre-employment drug test

Job description

School Bus Driver/or Substitute Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918365
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Operate the bus in such a manner that proper care is given to the buss and passengers at all times
• State the route on time each morning in order to operate the bus at a safe speed and arrive at school on time
• Do not change the route without proper authorization from the Transportation Director
• Perform a pre-trip inspection and a student check after each route to ensure all students are off the bus
• Ensure students are aware of the rules and their responsibility as a passenger
• Maintain student discipline on the bus
• Keep the bus clean
• Remain on the bus while waiting on students. If the driver has to leave the bus for any reason, be sure the parking brake is on, the engine off, and key is in the driver's pocket
• Wear seat belt at all times
• Only allow students off the bus at approved stop, or with a written note from the transportation or school office
• Do not move th ebus until all students are seated and facing forward
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor

Educations and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalency is preferred. School bus drivers much be 19 years or age and have a class B CDL, a school bus endorsement, air brake endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Applicants must pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug and background check before being eligible for employment. (Training can be provided if needed.)

Specail Knowledge/Skills: The ability to deal with members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner, including receiving complaints; the ability to deal with students; capable of responding tin emergency situations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Penny Waddell , Transportation Director
• Coleman Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]