Bus Driver

Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. is seeking skilled Bus Drivers to join our Transportation Department in the Capital Region. You will transport individuals in our care safely, reading ride details and adhering to DOT and Center policies, with the possibility of flexible roles including full-time, part-time, or relief shifts.

Weekday schedules apply, with occasional evenings or holidays. The Center values inclusion and equal opportunity, offering comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License B or C with passenger endorsement.
• At least 5 years of motor vehicle operation experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to lift 100 pounds.
• Available to work out of Albany and Niskayuna locations.

Responsibilities

• Transport the people we support, as scheduled, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read and understand the Transportation Needs Forms for riders.
• May work extra hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet transportation needs.
• Assist with loading/unloading of riders.
• Perform daily pre/post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and outside at all times.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and DOT readiness.
• Follow all safety practices and Center policies.

Skills

CDL B or C

Passenger endorsement

5+ years driving experience

Lift 100 lbs

Albany/Niskayuna availability

Job description

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

We are searching for Bus Drivers to join our agency.

This position is based out of our Transportation Department. The Center’s Transportation services make it easier for the individuals and families we serve to take advantage of every available opportunity for program participation and service utilization. Over 500 individuals use our safe, professional transportation services every day. Our fleet of specialized vehicles are equipped to transport children and adults who have disabilities and mobility challenges to Center programs, Center residences, healthcare providers, and other community locations throughout the Capital Region.

Our bus drivers provide safe and reliable transportation, operating various vehicles, in heavy or light city and highway traffic, in all weather conditions, following all rules and regulations.

This position offers flexible scheduling options for full time, part time and relief positions. This position is Monday through Friday - no weekends or major holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Transport the people we support, as scheduled, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for reading and understanding the Transportation Needs Forms of the individuals riding on the vehicle.
• Driver may be required to work extra hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet transportation needs of the Center of the Center Transportation Services, Inc.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the people that we support from vehicles.
• Responsible for daily pre/post-trip inspection of vehicles, including checking vehicle fluid levels.
• Notify Mechanic of all vehicle defects in accordance with department policy.
• All safety related equipment must be kept in proper working order and stored when not in use.
• Responsible for vehicle cleanliness, inside and outside of the vehicle at all times.
• May assist in preventative maintenance of vehicle and preparing vehicles for DOT inspections.
• Adhere to all standard safety practices and job, department, and Center policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License B or C with passenger endorsement
• At least 5 years of experience, specifically in: Actively operating a motor vehicle
• Must be at least 21 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 100 pound
• Must be available to work out of Albany and Niskayuna locations

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - $30.00

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)