Bus Driver

Opportunities for Otsego; Schenevus (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School breaks and summers off

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Schenevus, NY is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport enrolled children each day. The role involves building positive relationships with preschoolers and their families, ensuring timely arrivals, and adhering to safety rules. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid New York State CDL-C license with appropriate endorsements, and complete required training. This position offers school breaks and summers off, providing a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted New York State CDL-C license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.
• Able to pass a physical examination required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Successfully complete all training required before assuming driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Transport enrolled children safely to and from the program each day.
• Build positive relationships with preschoolers and their families.
• Ensure children arrive on time and follow all safety rules.

Skills

Friendly communication

Child transportation safety

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Valid New York State CDL-C license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

Head Start is looking for friendly and caring individuals to safely transport enrolled children to and from program each day. Head Start maintains a fleet of 24-passenger buses. As the first person to greet families in the morning and the last person to send children off for the day, our Bus Drivers:

• Build positive relationships with preschoolers and their families through welcoming and open communication
• Ensure children arrive to program on time and safely return home to their caregivers
• Partner with bus monitors to ensure riders follow all bus and road safety rules
• Conduct daily cleaning and visually inspection of buses and assist with coordinating routine maintenance
• Support educational activities by transporting and accompanying classrooms on field trips and helping teaching staff as needed with mealtime and breaks between bus runs

This position has school breaks and summers off.

NOTE: this position location is subject to change.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED/HSED; possess or able to obtain valid, unrestricted New York State CDL‑C license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement; able to pass a physical examination required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles; successfully complete all training required before assuming driving duties.

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)