School Bus Driver

Human Resources is accepting applications for our School Bus Drivers APPLICANT POOL.  Incumbents hired must first work as substitutes prior to getting a permanent assignment.  Assignments are full-time (30 hours per week), split shift work schedule, 11-month contract.  Interviews will take place on an as needed basis during the school year. 

The following may not include all requirements and duties performed:  Under the supervision of the Transportation Operations Manager, drivers are responsible for safely transporting groups of children to and from school following assigned routes and schedules;  Drivers also may be assigned field trips, extracurricular activity runs, etc., normally within a 50-mile radius of Arlington, but occasionally to more distant locations;  Drives school bus on assigned routes, picking up and discharging children at designated locations;  Drives school bus to designated locations, which may vary from day to day, based on the requirements placed on the Department;  When driving children with physical disabilities, may be required to assist them in boarding and leaving the bus;  Maintains order on the school bus, reporting the names of unruly passengers to the appropriate school principal and to the Supervisor of Transportation;  Completes checks of the condition of assigned bus before leaving the Transportation yard each day; Maintains the cleanliness of the bus and checks gas, oil and water daily;  Reports any deficiencies needing repair or maintenance;  Files all required reports. Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of the school bus; observes posted speed limits; and reports any accidents or damage to the Transportation Supervisor; Notifies the Arlington Public Schools Employee Assistance Program of any therapeutic drugs that are prescribed within twenty-four (24) hours of the doctor writing the prescription.

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Questions? Email or call Corey Dotson at or 703 228 2472

Current Sub Driver TRAINEE hourly rate is $14.52; upon completing training the SUB Bus Driver hourly rate will increase to $17.80; Permanent School Bus Drivers' hourly rate can start from $18.79 to $22.87 (depending on prior driving experience) and qualify for benefits package.

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in the School Board Policy 35-4.4, that employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.