Substitute Bus Driver Transportation

Substitute Bus Driver, 2026-27 – Transportation Job

To improve student achievement by transporting students to and from school and school-related activities. Substitute drivers work when needed for route or activity trip coverage on an unscheduled basis. Successful work as a substitute driver will position the employee to apply for regular bus driver positions as they become available.

Substitute

Most routes report around 6:00 a.m. and return around 9:30 a.m., then report around 1:30 p.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. Days worked and number of hours per day may vary depending on coverage assignment.

Apply online. Assistance completing the application and uploading documents is provided if needed. Please call 503‑399‑3061 or visit our Employee Center at 2450 Lancaster Dr NE between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Substitute Driving Wage: $24.03 per hour. No experience required; paid training will be provided. Position requires an acceptable driving record and successful passage of a DOT physical exam and both pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing. If you hold an out of state driver’s license or have held a driver’s license from another state within the last 3 years, please obtain a court‑certified copy of your driving record from the DMV in which your license was issued.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and must pass testing requirements for an Oregon Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License (CDL).

All applicants, if selected, will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one‑way video. Participation in an interview is required; non‑compliance eliminates eligibility for the position.

Salem‑Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans’ status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.