Bus Driver

Arc Herkimer; Town of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee discounts

Generous PTO

Sick bank

Counseling services

Emergency fund

Gift cards

Job summary

Arc Herkimer in New York is seeking a Bus Driver to transport individuals safely and to assist passengers with special needs during entry and exit. The role includes coordinating with staff on urgent transport situations and performing routine vehicle checks.

The position offers full-time and part-time options, with 37.5 hours weekly and potential overtime. Benefits include tuition assistance, professional development, and PTO, among others.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with NYS Class B CDL; passenger and school endorsements preferred.
• Will consider candidate with NYS Class B CDL license or permit.
• Must meet NYS DMV Article 19A requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals in a safe manner.
• Assist individuals with special needs with entering or exiting the bus.
• Communicate with staff regarding emergent situations that may occur during transport.
• Perform pre- and post-trip checks, keep transport logs, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Have an opportunity to complete community charters and contract trips.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Pre/post-trip checks

Job description

You can get out on the open road with Arc Herkimer!

Starting rate $23, Monday – Friday split shifts to full days, 37.5 hours per week. Optional overtime may be available.

Full Time and Part Time positions available!

18+ years old, valid New York State Class B CDL, with passenger and school endorsements preferred. Will consider candidate with NYS Class B CDL license or permit.

Must be able to meet all NYS DMV Article 19A requirements.

You’re the first face people with disabilities see in the morning, and the last face in the afternoon! As a Bus Driver, you:

• Transport individuals in a safe manner
• Assist individuals with special needs with entering or exiting bus
• Communicate with staff regarding emergent situations that may occur during transport
• Perform pre- and post-trip checks, keep transport logs, and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Have an opportunity to complete community charters and contract trips

You can see the gorgeous Mohawk Valley daily, with trips from Schuyler to Little Falls, Poland to Richfield Springs, and more!

In addition to your typical benefits, as a Bus Driver you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Oppurtunites for Professional development through mentorship,webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at various local businesses
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Opportunities to earn gift cards and giveaways
• Health, dental, and vision insurance as well as more benefits available

Our leadership team is hands-on, and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.