Transportation - Bus Driver - Substitute

Bibb County School District; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bibb County School District in Macon, GA is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to operate school buses on required routes and field trips.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least five years of motor-vehicle operation experience, and completion of a pre-service instructional program. Attendance and punctuality are essential; duties include safety, reporting, and student supervision.

Work is on an as-needed basis within Bibb County Public Schools Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of driving experience in motor vehicles.
• Satisfactory completion of a prescribed pre-service instructional program.
• Other combinations of education and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus on assigned routes and field trips.
• Assists students and ensures safety aboard the bus.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and reports defects.
• Maintains order and punctual attendance; reports delays when needed.
• Keeps records of bus operation and reports safety concerns.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Five years driving experience

Pre-service instructional program

Job description

Transportation - Bus Driver - Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5661389

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Description

The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for the postion of Bus Driver.

Substitute Bus Driver - Works on as needed basis only

Summary Description of Classification: Under general supervision, controls the operation of a school bus. Employees in this class are responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in the safe and efficient operation of a school bus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus in transporting children to and from schools; may transport students on field trips and outings.
• May transport wheelchair bound students; assists such students in boarding bus; lifts and places wheelchairs in bus in secure position; transports students' medical apparatus.
• Operates vehicle in compliance with state and county laws and departmental regulations.
• Takes precautions to avoid accidents.
• Maintains order among students aboard school bus and reports cases of misbehavior to school officials.
• Assists students who become ill; cleans up as required.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of bus. Checks gas, oil, and water daily. Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicle and for reporting mechanical defects upon detection to repair shop.
• Keeps records of operation of bus and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Performs related work as required.
• Attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the position.

Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Five years experience as a motor vehicle operator, during which time a valid driving license was held.
• Satisfactory completion of a prescribed pre-service instructional program within a reasonable period of time.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus in transporting children to and from schools; may transport students on field trips and outings.
• May transport wheelchair bound students; assists such students in boarding bus; lifts and places wheelchairs in bus in secure position; transports students' medical apparatus.
• Operates vehicle in compliance with state and county laws and departmental regulations.
• Takes precautions to avoid accidents.?