Substitute Bus Driver

Job Description:

The Substitute Bus Driver is directly accountable to the Fleet Manager for the below-listed duties and responsibilities.

• Transports authorized students as scheduled and assigned.
• Obeys all traffic laws, safety regulations, and precautions.
• Abides by and enforces regulations regarding student behavior and activities on buses.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior while on the bus and reports disciplinary problems to the appropriate CHS authority.
• Releases students only at authorized stops and ensures students user appropriate exit.
• Wear seat belts and abide by all rules and regulations consistent with their licensure for bus transportation.
• Completes all assigned bus routes.
• Assures all safety regulations for buses are followed by drivers and students.
• Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or cause for late arrival/departure.
• Complete all reports and records and files with appropriate personnel.
• Parks and picks up buses as assigned by Bus Transportation Coordinator.
• Complies with all provisions of NWFSC Board policy.
• Abides by and facilitates adherence to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains professional ethical standards and high level of professional development/knowledge for their industry.
• Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security, and fire regulations and procedures.
• As a part of the College's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid CDL license with passenger endorsement OR Class B license with passenger endorsement.
• The minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate with students and school staff.
• Ability to prepare written reports; add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and make decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to manage students' behavior effectively.
• Ability to sit and walk and stand.
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures; meet deadlines with severe time constraints; and cope with loud noise levels.
• Lift minimum of 35 Lbs.
• Possess a valid State Drive License.
• Employment is contingent on passing a physical.
• A preemployment drug screening will be required for this position.

Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time

Grant Funded: No

Rate of Pay: $25.00 per hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to October 31, 2025, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after October 31, 2025, reapplication is necessary.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

In addition to the application, please submit the following:

• Northwest Florida State College Application
• Resume
• A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position
• After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.

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