Bus Driver

Tompkins County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Tompkins County seeks a Part-Time Bus Driver to operate a school bus on assigned AM/PM routes and field trips in Ithaca, NY.

Candidates must meet NYS licensing: Class D at application, CDL Class B permit within 90 days, and obtain the CDL-B before the end of the one-year probation.

The position includes insurance benefits with 20+ hours per week and is governed by Civil Service requirements; residency is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years experience operating a motor vehicle.
• Must have NYS Class D license at application.
• CDL-B permit must be obtained within 90 days; CDL-B license before end of one-year probation.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus on assigned AM/PM routes and field trips.
• Ensures safety of students during transport.
• Performs routine vehicle checks and minor maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Education

NYS Class D license

Job description

TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICEVACANCY

Inclusion Through Diversity

OPEN TO THE PUBLICTompkins County Department of Human Resources Office

125 E. Court StreetIthaca, NY 14850

[phone]Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

TITLE: Bus Driver

SALARY: $27.00/hr

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Part Time

ISSUE DATE: 08/03/26

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 08/02/27

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 08/03/27

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

Immediate opening for P/T Bus Driver. AM and PM routes, field trips, and athletic trips as needed. Must meet all NYS requirements: Class B License with P&S Endorsements, including alcohol and drug testing.

Insurance benefits available with 20+ hours per week position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• (a) Two years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• (a) Appointees will be required to possess a New York State Class D operator’s license at the time of application, obtain a CDL Class B permit within 90 days of appointment and complete all training and obtain a New York State CDL Class B license prior to the end of the one year probationary period. The employee must have the CDL-B license in their possession before they can transport passengers. New federal regulations require that, on or after October 1, 2005, school bus drivers with a NYS commercial driver license (CDL) must have a new "S" (school bus) endorsement. The "S" endorsement will be required to drive specific types of school buses. The license must be kept current and valid for the duration of employment.
• (b) Applicants must satisfy requirements of Bus Drivers set forth in the rules and regulation of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the School District or Municipality to ensure that Bus Drivers meet the criteria specified in (a) and (b) above.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

An employee in this class operates a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation. This is a manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety of the children transported. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Transportation, Head Bus Driver or Automotive Mechanic. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.