Substitute Bus Driver Pool

Overview

Substitute Bus Driver Pool (variable hours per day) 2026-27 School Year – Springfield SD 19 Transportation, Springfield, Oregon. This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR.

• Job : 5835212
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 7:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Are you looking for meaningful work but need a more flexible schedule? Have you thought about pursuing a career as a bus driver, but didn’t think you were qualified because you don’t have a commercial driver’s license? You do not need a CDL to apply for a bus driver position. Springfield Public Schools is accepting applications for Substitute School Bus Drivers to work split shifts: hours are approximately M–F 6:00am–9:00am and 1:30pm–4:30pm.

We are looking for applicants who can pick up shifts as needed, drive students to field trips, or cover a route for a driver who is absent. Drivers accepting work will be guaranteed a minimum of 4 hours per day worked. Candidates who have a current driver’s license but don’t have a CDL will have the opportunity to be trained and obtain a CDL.

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Substitute Bus Driver
. The primary function is to support our District mission by safely transporting students to and from designated locations including school, activities and field trips.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Required licenses and certificates OR the ability to obtain them within District time frames. These include:
• Valid State of Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Transportation Certificate
• Valid First Aid/CPR Card
• Ability to drive vans and buses
• Knowledge of immediate geographic area
• Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity
• Desire and ability to work a split shift
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures
• Strong, but appropriate, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents using tact, courtesy and good judgment, often in difficult and stressful situations
• Must enjoy children of all ages
• Bilingual/Bi-Cultural individuals encouraged to apply
• Must be available for driver training and/or testing prior to beginning the position

• If candidates do not have a current CDL, they will be required to obtain a CDL permit within ten (10) working days of job offer.
• All candidates will be paid $18.96 per hour until all required licenses, certificates and training are complete. CDL licensed candidates and substitutes will be paid based on experience.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST work a minimum of 20 hours per month to maintain active status.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST work a minimum of 20 hours per month for the District to reimburse CDL renewal costs including DOT Medical Card and physicals.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST call on Monday mornings by 8:00 a.m. during the school year to confirm availability for the upcoming week. Exceptions for advance notice of availability.
• Failure to check in for four (4) consecutive weeks may result in removal from the Substitute Bus Driver list.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $19.75 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources, HR
• 640 A Street
• Springfield, Oregon 97477
• Phone:
• Email: hr.or.us