Substitute Bus Driver

Safford Unif School District 1; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Safford Unif School District 1 Transportation Department in Safford, Arizona is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to support safe and orderly transportation for students.

The role requires a current CDL and bus card, punctuality, and adherence to all safety rules, with duties including pre/post-trip checks, cleaning, and reporting any mechanical issues to the Transportation Supervisor. This is a hands-on role requiring reliable daily presence.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CDL and school bus card.
• Punctual and able to adhere to schedules.
• Commitment to safety and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage school buses to ensure safe student transportation.
• Perform daily bus inspections, including tires, lights and fuel gauges.
• Maintain cleanliness of bus interior and exterior; manage trash and debris.
• Follow designated routes and stops; do not alter routes without supervision.
• Report mechanical issues to the Transportation Supervisor promptly.
• Call administration or bus barn when late or absent; perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966320

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: School Bus Driver - Substitute

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To maintain and operate the bus to ensure safe and orderly transportation of our students.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has in possession a current C.D.L. and bus card.
• Sweeps and dusts the bus each day.
• Keeps front windows and mirrors clean.
• Keeps a small box up front for trash.
• After each route, walk through the bus and inspect it for torn seats, objects left on the bus, etc.
• Reports to the supervisor any mechanical problems with the bus.
• Inspects the tires, lights and fuel gauges daily.
• Enforces all safety rules on the bus.
• Is on schedule and not early when picking up students in the mornings.
• Stops only at designated school bus stops.
• Does not change routes or stops without permission from the supervisor.
• Transports only assigned students or those who have permission from supervisor or Principal.
• Calls the administration office or bus barn when late and/or absent.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Davis , Superintendent Secretary/Human Resources
• 734 W 11th St
• Safford, Arizona 85546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]