Substitute Bus Driver

Applitrack; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to transport students safely on district-wide routes. The role requires a valid driver’s license, physical fitness, TB clearance, and the ability to obtain a School Bus Driver Permit if applicable.

Candidates must complete the School Bus Driver Preparation Program with first aid and participate in annual refresher training. You will report to the Director of Transportation and uphold all safety and discipline standards on route.

Qualifications

• Properly classified drivers license
• Suitable physical condition as certified by a physician
• Evidence of freedom from tuberculosis
• Age 21 or older
• Obtain a School Bus Drivers' Permit as issued by the Illinois Office of Education if driving a vehicle holding ten or more passengers
• Must successfully complete the School Bus Driver Preparation Program as set forth by the I.O.E. including first aid certificate.
• Attend Driver Training Refresher Course annually.
• Have at least three years automobile driving experience free from: Conviction of reckless driving, Revocation of driver's license, Unsatisfied judgment as the result of an accident

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Drives an assigned bus on a regularly scheduled route
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforces regulations against smoking, eating, or drinking on the bus
• Perform all other duties necessary to the position and such other duties as may be fixed by the transportation Supervisor

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 8/16/2026
• Location: District-Wide
• Date Available: ASAP

TITLE

Substitute Bus Driver

RATE

$21.89/hr

QUALIFICATIONS

• Properly classified drivers license
• Suitable physical condition as certified by a physician
• Evidence of freedom from tuberculosis
• Age 21 or older
• Obtain a School Bus Drivers' Permit as issued by the Illinois Office of Education if driving a vehicle holding ten or more passengers
• Must successfully complete the School Bus Driver Preparation Program as set forth by the I.O.E. including first aid certificate.
• Attend Driver Training Refresher Course annually.
• Have at least three years automobile driving experience free from:
  • Conviction of reckless driving
  • Revocation of driver's license
  • Unsatisfied judgment as the result of an accident

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL

To transport students safely and efficiently from points of departure to points of destination.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL)

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Drives an assigned bus on a regularly scheduled route
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforces regulations against smoking, eating, or drinking on the bus
• Perform all other duties necessary to the position and such other duties as may be fixed by the transportation Supervisor