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ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Substitute Bus Driver
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .12500 , Hours/Day: 1.000 , Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: TNO - Hourly - Non Negotiated , T19, 1
Hourly Rate: $27.01 Effective as of: 08-16-2025
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY: Drive school bus over assigned route, abiding by all Federal, State, and District rules and regulations. Manage passenger conduct and ensure passenger safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert. Apply additional driving safety measures (e.g., chains) and evacuation procedures when necessary.
Maintain control of passenger conduct and ensure safety of passengers while in route.
Meet with Transportation Para-Professionals to plan and discuss behavior management, emergency evacuation procedures, and medical emergencies.
Provide care and assistance to passengers when entering and leaving the bus, during transportation, and when crossing the street.
Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using the lift. Maneuver chairs on ramps, curbs, and inside bus. Secure passengers' wheelchairs and properly fasten all protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps, while maintaining a professional
team relationship with the Transportation Para-Professional.
Inspect and insure that equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after driving duties. Maintain adequate levels of fuel, engine oil, and coolant.
Drive special day trips, during weekends, or at night when necessary.
Inspect and insure the interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned buses.
Prepare and submit necessary records timely, and maintain accurate route folder.
Carry Pony Mail to/from bus and distribute to designated schools or locations.
Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents timely to the Transportation Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED preferred.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Previous truck or bus driving experience preferred. Experience working with children preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Must demonstrate the ability to operate various school buses, wheelchair lifts and restraining equipment, and bus wash upon completion of District training (within two weeks after hire).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Must be 21 years of age and must maintain a valid Colorado driver's license with good driving history (must provide driving record at time of hire). Must obtain Commercial driver's license (CDL), \Department of Transportation physical exam, and "B" License with P2-S endorsement upon completion of District training (within two weeks after hire), subject to random/post accident/reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. CPR/First Aid within 90 days after hire.
Person with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this position is responsible for supervising passenger conduct on the bus.
CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in work unit/building, persons outside department/building, and with students to resolve problems or negotiate matters. Daily contact with parents to negotiate controversial or confidential matters. Weekly contact with general public to furnish or obtain information.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: High exposure to self to repetitive motion/stress due to steering and sitting for long periods. Medium exposure to bruises, cuts, burns, fractured bones, loss of limb/sight, disfigurement, and fatality to self and passengers due to traffic accidents. Low exposure to self to disease due to clean up and disposal of passengers' bodily fluids, hernia due to lifting and positioning wheelchairs, and chemical burns due to examining bus batteries.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, communicate, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to analyze, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to copy, instruct, and synthesize.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by Transportation Director or designee. Requires independent judgment to determine if bus is safe to operate, when and if route deviations are required, and when to utilize additional driving safety precautions. Additionally, independent judgment must be applied to determine appropriate type and severity of discipline for passengers. Errors in decision making could lead to route delays, mechanical breakdowns, traffic accidents, and inappropriate student discipline. Decision making requires collaboration with Transportation Director, Service Specialists, Mechanics, Bus Drivers, school administrators, and teachers. Supervisor/Manager is occasionally involved in decision making. Work is guided by District Driver's Handbook, procedures book, Negotiated Agreement, and state and federal traffic laws and regulations.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross-training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care. Duties and actions impact students, parents, school administrators, and general public.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Substitute Bus Driver
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .12500 , Hours/Day: 1.000 , Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: TNO - Hourly - Non Negotiated , T19, 1
Hourly Rate: $27.01 Effective as of: 08-16-2025
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY: Drive school bus over assigned route, abiding by all Federal, State, and District rules and regulations. Manage passenger conduct and ensure passenger safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert. Apply additional driving safety measures (e.g., chains) and evacuation procedures when necessary.
Maintain control of passenger conduct and ensure safety of passengers while in route.
Meet with Transportation Para-Professionals to plan and discuss behavior management, emergency evacuation procedures, and medical emergencies.
Provide care and assistance to passengers when entering and leaving the bus, during transportation, and when crossing the street.
Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using the lift. Maneuver chairs on ramps, curbs, and inside bus. Secure passengers' wheelchairs and properly fasten all protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps, while maintaining a professional
team relationship with the Transportation Para-Professional.
Inspect and insure that equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after driving duties. Maintain adequate levels of fuel, engine oil, and coolant.
Drive special day trips, during weekends, or at night when necessary.
Inspect and insure the interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned buses.
Prepare and submit necessary records timely, and maintain accurate route folder.
Carry Pony Mail to/from bus and distribute to designated schools or locations.
Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents timely to the Transportation Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED preferred.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Previous truck or bus driving experience preferred. Experience working with children preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Must demonstrate the ability to operate various school buses, wheelchair lifts and restraining equipment, and bus wash upon completion of District training (within two weeks after hire).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Must be 21 years of age and must maintain a valid Colorado driver's license with good driving history (must provide driving record at time of hire). Must obtain Commercial driver's license (CDL), \Department of Transportation physical exam, and "B" License with P2-S endorsement upon completion of District training (within two weeks after hire), subject to random/post accident/reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. CPR/First Aid within 90 days after hire.
Person with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this position is responsible for supervising passenger conduct on the bus.
CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in work unit/building, persons outside department/building, and with students to resolve problems or negotiate matters. Daily contact with parents to negotiate controversial or confidential matters. Weekly contact with general public to furnish or obtain information.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: High exposure to self to repetitive motion/stress due to steering and sitting for long periods. Medium exposure to bruises, cuts, burns, fractured bones, loss of limb/sight, disfigurement, and fatality to self and passengers due to traffic accidents. Low exposure to self to disease due to clean up and disposal of passengers' bodily fluids, hernia due to lifting and positioning wheelchairs, and chemical burns due to examining bus batteries.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, communicate, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to analyze, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to copy, instruct, and synthesize.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by Transportation Director or designee. Requires independent judgment to determine if bus is safe to operate, when and if route deviations are required, and when to utilize additional driving safety precautions. Additionally, independent judgment must be applied to determine appropriate type and severity of discipline for passengers. Errors in decision making could lead to route delays, mechanical breakdowns, traffic accidents, and inappropriate student discipline. Decision making requires collaboration with Transportation Director, Service Specialists, Mechanics, Bus Drivers, school administrators, and teachers. Supervisor/Manager is occasionally involved in decision making. Work is guided by District Driver's Handbook, procedures book, Negotiated Agreement, and state and federal traffic laws and regulations.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross-training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care. Duties and actions impact students, parents, school administrators, and general public.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
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Who's Hiring
- First Student69
- YMCA14
- GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS13
- Springfield Local School District8
- South Central Missouri Community Action Agency8S
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bus driver jobs.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or Class A with passenger endorsement
- Clean motor vehicle record with no major violations in the past three to five years
- Ability to pass a DOT physical examination and pre-employment drug screening
- Experience operating full-size buses or coaches in a professional or commercial setting
- School bus endorsement (S endorsement) for positions with school districts or transportation contractors
- Strong knowledge of defensive driving techniques and state-specific traffic laws
Tips for Your Bus Driver Job Search
Highlight your CDL class and endorsements
Your CDL class and any endorsements, such as passenger or school bus, should appear at the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list. Hiring managers scan for these first, and missing them means your application gets passed over immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bus driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your CDL class, route type, and location and apply directly to each listing without bouncing between sites.
Tailor your resume to the route type
A school bus resume should emphasize student management and bell-schedule reliability. A motor coach resume should lead with long-haul mileage and passenger service. Match your experience to the specific route environment the employer runs.
Request and clean up your MVR early
Most employers pull your motor vehicle record before the offer stage. Get your own copy first so there are no surprises. If there are minor infractions, be ready to address them directly and factually during your interview rather than waiting to be asked.
Prepare for a pre-hire road test
Nearly every bus driving interview includes a behind-the-wheel evaluation, not just a conversation. Practice pre-trip inspection narration out loud so you can walk an evaluator through each step smoothly, since hesitation on the inspection is a common reason candidates fail.
Ask about split-shift structure before accepting
Many transit and school routes involve a morning block and an afternoon block with unpaid hours in between. Ask specifically how the schedule is structured and whether full-time benefits apply, so you can compare offers accurately and avoid a mismatch after you start.
Bus Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bus drivers?
The companies hiring the most bus drivers right now include First Student, YMCA, and GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Transit authorities and school transportation contractors consistently account for the largest share of active postings nationwide.
How many bus driver jobs are remote?
About 2% of bus driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since the role requires physically operating a vehicle on a set route. The small remote share tends to cover dispatch coordination, scheduling, or fleet operations support roles that sit adjacent to driving but do not require being behind the wheel.
How do you become a bus driver?
Start by obtaining a Commercial Driver's License at a state-licensed CDL training program, choosing Class B for most bus types. Add a passenger endorsement by passing the written knowledge test for that category. Complete a DOT physical and drug screening, then apply to employers who provide paid route training before your first solo assignment.
Can you get hired as a bus driver with little or no experience?
Yes. Many transit agencies and school districts hire candidates with a valid CDL and a clean driving record even if they have never driven a bus commercially. Employers typically provide paid training on their specific vehicle type and route system. A strong driving history in any large vehicle, such as a delivery truck or moving van, strengthens your application significantly.
What does the bus driver interview process look like?
Most bus driver hiring processes include an application review, a motor vehicle record check, a DOT physical and drug screen, and a structured interview covering safety judgment and schedule reliability. The final stage is nearly always a road test or pre-trip inspection evaluation conducted on the employer's actual vehicle. Some school district positions also require a background check before a conditional offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to bus driver jobs?
You can find and apply to bus driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your CDL class, preferred route type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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