Substitute Bus Driver

Wheatland-Chili Central School District; Village of Scottsville (NY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Wheatland-Chili Central School District is seeking a School Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. The driver will operate a school bus on an assigned route to and from school, participate in field trips and athletic trips, and perform routine maintenance checks.

Safety and conduct of passengers is the responsibility of the driver, who may be accompanied by a Bus Attendant. The Transportation Director supervises the position.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum qualifications for the Civil Service title of Bus Driver.
• Fingerprinting and background clearance required by NYS Education Department prior to employment.
• Must be available mornings and/or afternoons.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on assigned routes to and from school and on athletic and field trips.
• Ensure safety and conduct of passengers while in transport; may be accompanied by Bus Attendant or staff.
• Perform routine daily maintenance checks on the bus.

Skills

Bus Driver qualification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

2025-2026 School Year

Position: Bus Driver

Location: Transportation

Description

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and routine daily maintenance check of a school bus used in the transport of students on an assigned route to and from school and on athletic and field trips. Employees are responsible for the safety and conduct of passengers while in transport and may be accompanied in transit by a Bus Attendant or other staff member. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Transportation Director. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum qualifications for the Civil Service title of Bus Driver
• Must meet all State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment including the appropriate driver's license for the vehicle being operated. It is the jurisdiction's responsibility for ensuring the employees possess valid licenses appropriate to the type of vehicle(s) being operated.
• Successful candidates must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYS Education Department before beginning employment.
• Must be available mornings and/or afternoons.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Compensation

Minimum starting pay rate is $23/hour, additional compensation awarded if health insurance benefits are not needed

Effective Date

ASAP

Application Process

Must complete online application

Contact

Transportation Director

Wheatland-Chili CSD, 940 North Road

Scottsville, New York 14546

585-889-6243

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wheatland-Chili Central School District is in compliance with the U. S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The school district provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or handicap. Wheatland-Chili Central School District is committed to creating and embracing an environment that celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of every student, faculty, staff and community member. We will foster true connection in an authentic, student centered, inclusive culture where all voices are lifted, valued, and all inequitable barriers are removed.