Substitute School Bus Driver

Applitrack; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

EAP

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking Bus Driver Substitutes to transport students to and from school and district activities. Morning and/or afternoon hours are available, with district-wide routes and summer work if available.

Paid training provided with benefits including medical, dental, and vision, life and disability coverages, and retirement plans. Training for CDL/School Bus endorsements is available if needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid School Bus License or will train.
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to interact with all ages of children.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Fully participate in training as requested.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• First aid and CPR training.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
• Successfully meets the qualifications of the transportation department physical test.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the school bus as required before operation.
• Reviews route direction as needed prior to driving route.
• Follows designated routes, times, bus stops and follows safe loading and unloading procedures when discharging students at their school or designated stop.
• Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Completes written reports as required.
• Maintains a clean and fueled school bus.
• Operates the two-way radio.
• Reports all mechanical problems to Transportation Shop.
• Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems.
• Reports all crashes immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Conducts a post trip inspection after each route.
• Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive interpersonal communication

Interacts with all ages of children

Attendance reliability

First aid and CPR training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email usage

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - South Washington County Schools

• Position Type: Transportation/ School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: Transportation Department
• Date Available: On-Going Need

Position Bus Driver Substitute

Hours Morning and/or afternoon hours available

Location District Wide

Wage Information $29.00/ hour + $1.50/ hour stipened for Substitute Routes

Additionaln Information Work a school calendar with the option of summer work if available.

Benefits: SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long‑term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well‑being.

Description: South Washington County School District seeksBus drivers for substitute routes.

• Paid training
• Flexible hours
• Retirement contributions
• Job Security

Qualifications: In order to be hired by the South Washington County School District you will needtoparticipate in the following if you currently hold a CDL and School Bus endorsement:

• Driver Record Check
• Interview
• State of Minnesota Criminal Background Check
• Reference Checks
• Classroom Training and a Behind the Wheel Evaluation
• Pass the DOT Pre‑employment Drug Screening

If you do not have a School Bus License we will train you. You will need to do the following in addition to the above items:

• Pass a CDL physical
• Obtain a CDL permit with school bus and Passenger endorsement
• Eligible for reimbursement for CDL
• Attend Classroom and Behind the Wheel Training
• Pass the Minnesota CDL/ School Bus Road Test

POSITION SUMMARY: Safely transports students to and from school as well as school related activities and to assure students' safety while they are on the school bus or other district transportation vehicles.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects the school bus as required before operation.
• Reviews route direction as needed prior to driving route.
• Follows designated routes, times, bus stops and follows safe loading and unloading procedures when discharging students at their school or designated stop.
• Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Completes written reports as required.
• Maintains a clean and fueled school bus.
• Operates the two‑way radio.
• Reports all mechanical problems to Transportation Shop.
• Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems.
• Reports all crashes immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Conducts a post trip inspection after each route.
• Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid School Bus License or will train
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to interact with all ages of children
• Communicates with students, parents, co‑workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Fully participate in training as requested
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• First aid and CPR training
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
• Sucessfully meets the qualifications of the transportation department physical test
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:42:53 AM CST.

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