3-Hour School Bus Driver

Chateaugay Central School; Town of Chateaugay (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Chateaugay Central School is seeking a part-time 3-hour bus driver responsible for safe and efficient transportation. The driver must have NYS CDL with P and S endorsements, be at least 21, and follow district safety procedures while interacting with students and staff.

Responsibilities include pre-trip checks, route planning, passenger safety instruction, record-keeping, and potential minor vehicle maintenance. Salary range posted in district notice and benefits negotiable.

Qualifications

• Must possess NY State Driver's License (CDL) with P and S endorsements at time of application
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old at time of application
• Copy of DS-500 Form must be submitted as verification

Responsibilities

• Operates a bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip
• Reports any operational/mechanical defect to supervisor
• Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices
• Maintains orderly conduct of passengers on bus
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points
• May operate other similar vehicles
• May perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat

Skills

Safe driving practices

Operate bus under varied conditions

Minor vehicle repairs

Follow instructions

Passenger management

Mechanical aptitude

Mental alertness

Dependability

Education

NYS CDL with P and S endorsements

Tools

DS-500 Form

Job description

3-HOUR BUS DRIVER

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a bus. This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed to the operator in carrying out the details of the work. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Operates a bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational/mechanical defect to immediate superior;
• Instructs or informs passengers and/or children about safety practices when entering and leaving the bus;
• Maintains orderly conduct of passengers and/or children on bus;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• May be required to operate other similar vehicles;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations;
• ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions;
• ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle;
• ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
• ability to get along well with passengers and/or children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude;
• mental alertness;
• dependability.

Minimum Qualifications

In School Districts Candidate must possess the appropriate level New York State Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger ("P") and School ("S") endorsements at the time of application and must be at least 21 years of age at time of application, or equivalent NYS License ID number issued by the NYS DMV Bus Driver Unit indicating candidate meets Article 19-A requirements (copy of DS-500 Form must be submitted as verification).

Note

In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 8, 156.3.

Salary Range: $11,086 - $13,259.

Queries should be directed to:
Katie Jarvis, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Chateaugay Central School
42 River Street, PO Box 904
Chateaugay, NY 12920
[e-mail]
518-497-6611 ext 2301