School Bus Driver Substitutes

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking a dedicated school bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a valid NJ Class B CDL with S&P endorsements, at least three years of safe driving experience, and the ability to maintain discipline and safety on student transportation.

Responsibilities include following all state regulations for school buses, keeping the bus clean, adhering to schedules, and performing inspections and paperwork as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NJ Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements (S & P).
• Minimum 3 years of safe driving experience in a school bus or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain good health to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Obey traffic laws and state regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline and ensure student safety on the bus.
• Keep bus clean and on schedule; report incidents and disciplinary issues.
• Perform pre- and post-run inspections and complete required paperwork.
• Transport only authorized students and operate with leadership on district trips.

Skills

CDL B with S&P endorsements

3+ years bus driving

Background check clearance

Health and vitality

Job description

• A valid NJClass B, CDL License with S & Pendorsements
• Good health and sufficient vitality to perform duties assigned.
• Demonstrated aptitude for assigned responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years previous safe driving experience.
• 3 yearsexperience operating a school bus or commercial vehicle.
• Must pass a criminal background check

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws. Observes all mandatory State of NJ Regulations for School Buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus. Reports disciplined issuesto the proper administrative personnel.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to the assigned bus schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and maintains all required paperwork.
• Notifies the proper administrative personnel in case of mechanical failure and lateness.
• Check bus after every run for students and/or items.
• Pick up/ discharges students only at authorized bus stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
• Performs such duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Rate of Pay: $33.00per hour

Effective

2026-2027 School Year

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.