Bus Driver (Hourly) 26-27 #1

Arlington Central School District; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 35,232 - 50,179; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Join New York State Retirement System

Opportunity for other district jobs

Job summary

Arlington Central School District is seeking hourly bus drivers in Lagrangeville, New York. The position requires up to 18 hours per week with an hourly pay of $31.06 for the 2026/2027 school year. Responsibilities include safely operating the school bus and ensuring student safety.

Candidates must have a Class B permit with P & S endorsements, attend training, and meet physical performance requirements. Additional benefits include excellent pay and immediate eligibility for the New York State Retirement System.

Qualifications

• Class B permit with P & S endorsements (training available upon hiring).
• Must complete NYS Basic 30-hour School Bus Driver Instructional Program within first year.
• Required to pass medical examination and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely for student transportation.
• Check bus operating conditions before trips.
• Report mechanical defects to the bus garage.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Communication with students

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

Class B permit with P & S endorsements

NYS Basic 30-hour School Bus Driver Instructional Program

Job description

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting hourly bus drivers to work up to a maximum of 18 hours/week. The hourly rate for 2026/2027 is $31.06/hour.

Responsibilities

• The interested applicant would be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a school bus used in the transportation of students on an assigned route.
• Check the operating condition of a school bus before starting a regular run or trip.
• Report any mechanical defects of a bus to the bus garage.
• Instruct/inform students and program participants about practices when entering or exiting a bus and while in transit.
• Maintain the orderly conduct of students on the bus.

Application Procedure

• Complete online application and then apply for the position.
• Upload cover letter and references.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Class B permit with P & S endorsements (training available upon hiring).
• Bus Driver must complete the NYS Basic 30-hour School Bus Driver Instructional Program within the first year of employment.
• Responsible for attending and completing all required training.
• Candidates are required to submit to an appropriate medical examination conducted by the employing school district with the requirement of Section 611 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
• Candidates are required to submit to the district’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program according to federal regulations.
• Meet NYSED Physical Performance Test requirements (drag 125 lbs. 30' in 30 seconds).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Additional Benefits

• Excellent pay.
• Immediately eligible to join the New York State Retirement System.
• Opportunity to apply for other district jobs.