Substitute Bus Driver 6.0 hrs

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools Transportation in Jonesboro, Georgia, is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver for a part-time role (6.0 hours per day, 186 days per year). The job requires CDL S&P endorsements (or the process to obtain them) and a clean driving record.

Starting date is immediate, with salary listed as $22.93 per hour. Applicants must meet Georgia CDL requirements, complete training, and pass a physical examination.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age to apply.
• Must have a current, valid Georgia driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully complete school bus driver training program provided by the Clayton County Transportation Department.
• Candidates driving record is verified by a license check with the Georgia DMV.

Responsibilities

• Transport students over specified routes to local or distant points.
• Must be able to lift approximately twenty-five pounds to raise bus hood and conduct maintenance check.
• Must be able to conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Must be computer literate.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical ability (lift 25 lbs)

Emergency evacuation drills

Computer literacy

Three years driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver 6.0 hrs

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931970

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Transport students over specified routes to local or distant points.

The following violations on your MVR will disqualify you:

• If you've had more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period. (Ex., speeding, running a red light, illegal lane change, failure to yield, etc.)
• If you've had two speeding tickets for 15 or more miles over the speed limit you will NOT qualify.

APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HOLD A CDL LICENSE:

A. Must take the CDL Test and obtain a Bus Permit before training. CDL Study Guide Manuals are available at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services office. Listed below are sections you would need to study in the manual.

• Section 1 - Introduction/General Knowledge
• Section 2 - Driving Safely
• Section 4 - Transporting Passengers Safely
• Section 10 - School Bus

B. Before taking the CDL test which is given at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services testing site, you may obtain a Notarized CDL Application FEE Exemption Certification Form, from CCPS Transportation Department. Once you pass the test, you will be given a Bus Permit.

C. After receiving your Bus Permit, you must bring it by the Transportation Department so that a copy can be made and placed in your file.

APPLICANTS HOLDING A CDL LICENSE:

A. You will need the S (School Bus) and P (Passenger) Endorsements on your license.

B. You can take the written portion of the S and P test at any Georgia Department of Drivers Services testing site. Ask them for your scores (the endorsements will not be applied to your license until you have completed the class) with CCPS Transportation Dept.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to lift approximately twenty (25) pounds to raise bus hood and conduct maintenance check.

Must be able to conduct emergency evacuation drills as required

Must be computer literate.

Minimum Qualifications:

MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY.

Must have a current, valid Georgia driver's license.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Must successfully complete school bus driver training program provided by the Clayton County Transportation Department.

Candidates driving record is verified by a license check with the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles. Must not contain any citations for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, numerous or serious traffic violations, or accidents suggesting candidate is not a safe driver.

Minimum of three (3) consecutive years driving experience.

Hiring is conditional upon the candidate passing a physical examination required by the State Department of Transportation. (This will be conducted by CCPS). Must have a criminal background check. (This will be conducted by CCPS)

This is a part-time position working 6.0 hrs a day, 186 days a year.

Position Type: SUBS

Salary: $22.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]