Substitute Bus Driver

Madison City Schools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison City Schools Transportation is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to operate routes and activities within Madison, Alabama. You will transport students safely according to schedules and state regulations, and support the transportation team as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Alabama CDL and school bus license, a high school diploma or GED, and can pass background checks and drug testing. The role reports to the Transportation Specialist and emphasizes safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet licensing requirements and regulations to operate a school bus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all traffic laws and operate the vehicle safely on assigned routes.
• Perform pre-trip inspection according to state guidelines.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and manage student safety.
• Transport students to and from school and during trips and events.
• Notify authorities of any mechanical issues or delays and attend safety meetings.
• Keep route logs and inspection reports up to date.

Skills

Defensive driving

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5527308

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama, CDL and school bus driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing.
• Must pass the physical qualifications.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/ or certification/ licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Must meet driving safety record to meet insurance requirements.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Specialist

Background CheckRequired: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits.
• Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus.

Essential Functions

• Adherence to all traffic laws.
• Must perform required pre-trip inspection according to state mandated guidelines.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• Transports students to and from school.
• Transports students on field trips and outgoings, athletic events, and other extracurricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/ first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing.
• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
• Attends periodic safety meetings.
• Keeps monthly route report and daily pre-trip inspection report.
• Keeps the bus clean and orderly daily.
• Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• Regulates heating, cooling and ventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of the passengers.
• Keeps to assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out of town school trips.
• Transports only authorized persons.
• Enforces regulations against smoking, eating and drinking on bus.
• Lifting as necessary.

Evaluation: According to established Board Policy and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Benefits: This position does not include benefits.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shannon Mitchell
• 211 Celtic Drive
• Madison, Alabama 35758
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]