Substitute Bus Driver (20265-2027 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools • Fort Smith, AR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute bus driver positions with Fort Smith Public Schools are part-time positions. Typically, substitute bus drivers must be available to work from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Most bus routes are less than 1.5 hours in duration. Substitute bus drivers must have patience with children. Substitute bus drivers must have a good driving record. Substitute bus drivers are called, as needed, to drive a bus route when the regular driver is absent. As a substitute bus driver, we are flexible with your availability, in regard to which days or how many days you are available to work. Daily pay for substitute bus drivers is $70 - (paid on the 15th and 31st of each month) Pay for driving activity trips (ballgames, field trips, contests, etc.) is $15.00/hour with a three hour minimum. Most trips are in the late afternoons or evenings. However, occasionally there are some short trips in the mornings or early afternoons.

Requirements

• Patience with children.
• Good driving record.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
• S endorsement – specific for driving a school bus.
• P endorsement – needed to drive any passenger bus, including school buses.
• No hydraulic brake restriction - all of our buses are equipped with air brakes.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a CDL are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus route when the regular driver is absent.
• Follow district discipline procedures.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Benefits

• Daily pay for substitute bus drivers is $70
• Pay for driving activity trips (ballgames, field trips, contests, etc.) is $15.00/hour with a three hour minimum.
• We can provide some training and on-site testing to assist you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED