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First Student

School Bus Driver

Rochester, NY

$30 - $32.50/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Rochester, NY Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 - $10,000 based on experience As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the ...

Spencerport Schools

Substitute Bus Driver

Spencerport, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Substitute Bus Driver 2026-27 JobID: 2048 * Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver * Date Posted: 6/17/2026 * Location: Transportation Building * Date Available: 2026-27 School Year The ...

First Student, Inc.

School Bus Driver

Rochester, NY · On-site

$30 - $32.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Rochester, NY Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 - $10,000 based on experience As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the ...

First Student

School Bus Driver

Gates, NY · On-site

$30 - $32.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Rochester, NY Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 - $10,000 based on experience As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the ...

Marion CSD

Substitute Bus Driver

Marion, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Marion CSD is seeking Substitute School Bus Drivers. We offer a competitive starting wage and a comfortable work environment. NYS CDL B with P&S endorsements are preferred, but not necessary . We ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for bus driver bus driver in Rochester, NY is $19.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Bus Driver Bus Driver vs School Bus Driver?

AspectBus Driver Bus DriverSchool Bus Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus endorsement
Work EnvironmentPublic transit, charter, or private transportationSchool campuses, student transportation
Employer & IndustryTransit agencies, private companies

Bus Driver Bus Drivers and School Bus Drivers both require a CDL, but School Bus Drivers need an additional endorsement. Bus Driver Bus Drivers typically work in public transit or private transport, while School Bus Drivers focus on transporting students. The roles overlap in credentials and work environment, but their specific duties differ based on the passenger type and setting.

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Infographic showing various Bus Driver Bus Driver job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,648 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Bus Driver Substitute

Victor Central School District

Victor, NY • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver Substitute
Date Posted:
7/15/2025
Location:
Transportation Department
Closing Date:
continuous recruitmentJob Description
Title: School Bus Driver Substitute
Qualifications:
  • Effective communication and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to problem solve in a fast paced work environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting.
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Qualified to be employed as a School Bus Driver per Civil Service and NYS Education Department guidelines.
  • Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
  • Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam
  • Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good spatial perception to enable good judgment of distance for safe and precise passing, braking, and parking
  • Ability to bend, kneel, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities Shall include but are not limited to the following:
  • Attend meetings as needed
  • Follow directives (written, oral, electronic)
  • General Bus Driver assignments
  • Transports pupils safely to and from school daily, according to established routes and time schedules
  • Maintains proper student behavior on bus when driving
  • Notifies Director of Transportation of any hazardous road, bridge, or other condition which may jeopardize the safety of children being transported to the from school
  • Sweeps interior of bus daily and cleans headlights, signal lights, and tail lights
  • Keeps bus windshields, windows, and rear view mirrors clean at all times
  • Completes a daily record sheet including mileage and any bus malfunction
  • Observes all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding qualifications of bus drivers ,safe operation of buses and personal characteristics
  • Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
  • Maintain Data Security as applicable.
  • Maintain confidentiality with staff, student, and family information
  • Operate in a respectful, responsible manner

Reports to: Director of Transportation
Salary: $25 per hour as per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the CSEA Unit

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