388-25 Bus Driver

Longwood University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A public university in New Jersey is seeking a qualified individual to operate a light duty passenger bus for transporting students. Applicants must have a valid New Jersey CDL with P & S endorsements and one year of experience as a licensed vehicle operator. This role includes responsibilities such as pickup and delivery of students, ensuring their safety and welfare during transit. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance as well as flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to operate a small school bus.
• Ability to physically lift, move, and position students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light duty passenger bus.
• Transport students to and from school.
• Does related work as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Ability to lift and move students

Operational knowledge of school buses

Education

Valid New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

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DEFINITION

Under direction of a supervisor in the Department of Children and Families, operates a light duty passenger bus; carries out pickup and/or delivery of passenger assignments; does related work as required.

This position operates a small (S2) school bus and/or passenger van to transport students to and from school.

REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year of experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle.

Special Note

Must be able to operate a small (S2) school bus.

Note

Ability to physically lift, move, and position students as needed.

LICENSE

Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus (P & S) Endorsements issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

Resume Note

Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Important Notices

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
• *Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Veterans Preference

Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

Same Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [e-mail], or call CSC at [phone], option 3.

Unit Scope

Any appointments made from postings which involve movement between unit scopes may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. A complete list of DCF unit scopes can be found here DCF_UNIT_SCOPE_LIST_11.15.2024.xlsb.

Note

APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY PROMOTIONS ARE MADE.