SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER POOL 2026-2027 SY

Substitute Bus Driver Pool 2026 JD

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

WORK DAYS: 9 Months 183 Days - SALARY: Substitute Daily Rate $21.46/Hour

LOCATION: Transportation Department

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide the safest and most efficient transportation possible for the students of the Birmingham City Schools district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a school bus on a daily route.
• Transports students to and from schools or school activities following a preplanned route and time schedule; transports only authorized students and discharges student only at authorized stops.
• Remains on duty during bus operating periods (normally 6:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.) or until all students are safe and bus has returned to the terminal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employee paid hourly on the number of days worked.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet all physical, mental, moral and other requirements established by the State of Alabama and the Federal Government to be qualified to operate a school bus.
• Must have a valid Alabama Class B (or Class A) Commercial Driver License with passenger and school bus endorsements. This license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have a valid Alabama State Department of Education School Bus Driver Certificate. This certificate must be maintained and renewed annually as a condition of continued employment.
• Have an excellent driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test. Will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hiring.
• Must pass at any time, a reasonable examination concerning traffic laws, state and local transportation rules, and driving skills.
• Must pass state (ABI) and federal (FBI) background investigation.
• Training will be provided prior to employment to help applicants acquire necessary documents.
• Must have knowledge of the Birmingham area and familiar with names and locations of schools and streets.
• Ability to relate and communicate with people in an effective manner.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (Upload to Application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: - May 2025

Alabama State Department of Education