Substitute Bus Driver

Bridger School District 2; Bridger (MT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridger School District 2 is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver in Bridger, MT. The role involves operating a school bus on the assigned route, transporting students safely and maintaining orderly behavior on board. Immediate starting date and routine trips require reliability and adherence to district policies.

Responsibilities include supporting field trips, keeping the bus clean, and performing basic maintenance checks while delivering timely reports to the Transportation Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; good driving record.
• Montana commercial driver’s license with airbrake, passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and local geography.
• Ability to manage students and maintain bus discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus on assigned route according to schedule.
• Board and discharge students safely and orderly.
• Transport students, staff and chaperones on field trips and events.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Render first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
• Prepare route reports and maintain simple records.

Skills

Good driving record

Safe driving practices

Able to work with students

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Montana CDL with airbrake & passenger endorsements

School Bus endorsements

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5507784

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute BUS DRIVER

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
• Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
• Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips as approved by the Transportation Director.
• Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
• Prepares student discipline citations as needed and submits referral forms to the Transportation Director.
• Prepares daily reports of mileage and time.
• Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
• Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
• Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
• May transport other materials in District vehicles.
• Services buses with gas and oil and checks tires, battery, and belts.
• Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
• During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the transportation department.
• Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned by Administration.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of valid Montana commercial driver’s license including airbrake, passenger and School Bus endorsements and obtain and maintain satisfactory medical examination report.
• Holds valid basic First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Holds valid TR-35 Form.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of geography of the School District and other districts served.
• Operate school bus, exercising good judgment and extreme caution.
• Drive school bus safely over variety of normal and hazardous road conditions.
• Maintain order among students on a bus.
• Learn designated bus route, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.
• Make route reports.
• Keep simple records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Two-way radio equipment, specials needs equipment, telephone/voice mail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. Guidance and rehabilitation are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nick Gallagher
• 429 West Park Avenue
• Bridger, Montana 59014-0467
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]