Substitute School Bus Driver — 10-Month, Flexible Hours

Flowing-Wells-Unified-School-District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowing Wells School District is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students safely to and from school and district events. The role includes maintaining order on the bus, conducting safety drills, and ensuring students reach designated guardians when required.

The position requires a high school diploma, a clean driving record, a Class B license with endorsements, and CPR/First Aid certification. Training for the school bus certification is provided by Flowing Wells.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience with a citation-free driving history.
• Arizona Class B Driver's License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification (training provided by Flowing Wells). Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students to and from school.
• Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points and meets designated guardian when required.
• Transports students on educational field trips, sporting events, and other district trips, locally and out of town.
• Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per policies; prepares disciplinary referrals when required.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills.
• Explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers per Transportation Safety Training.
• Obeys traffic laws and safety regulations; administers first aid when necessary.
• Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the bus.
• Performs basic bus maintenance like fueling and fluid checks.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Monitors bus for defects and reports needed repairs.
• Keeps records of fuel, mileage, and passengers transported.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators.
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Operates wheelchair lift and secures passengers in wheelchairs.
• Uses seating charts when required.

Skills

Driving experience

Two-way radio

Verbal/written communication

Emergency response

Traffic laws

Local knowledge

Problem solving

Cooperation

Legal compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Arizona Class B License

School Bus Endorsements

CPR/First Aid

DOT health card

Job description

Flowing Wells School District is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students safely to and from school and district events. The role includes maintaining order on the bus, conducting safety drills, and ensuring students reach designated guardians when required.

The position requires a high school diploma, a clean driving record, a Class B license with endorsements, and CPR/First Aid certification. Training for the school bus certification is provided by Flowing Wells.