Bus Driver II (Trainee)

Arc Herkimer; Town of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Generous PTO with rollover

Sick bank

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Arc Herkimer's Transportation Department is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver II to join our team. This full-time role starts with training to become a Bus Driver, supporting passengers with disabilities to travel safely and respectfully.

Typical shifts include early morning and afternoon runs; starting pay is $21 per hour with raises to $23 after obtaining a CDL B with Passenger or School endorsement. Arc Herkimer offers tuition assistance, generous PTO, insurance, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely transport passengers with disabilities.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with Passenger (P) or School (S) endorsement within Arc Herkimer's timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Safely and courteously transport passengers with special needs, along with charter and contract trips.
• Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, seatbelts, and securement systems.
• Provide support with transfers, personal care, medical needs, and safety assistance as needed.
• Follow individual service plans and agency procedures to ensure quality care.
• Complete vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, fuel vehicles, and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain accurate passenger logs, driver records, and incident reports.
• Build positive relationships with passengers, families, and coworkers.
• Occasionally cover additional routes as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

BUS DRIVER II

Arc Herkimer | Transportation Department

Help Others Get Where They Need to Go!

Looking for a rewarding driving opportunity where your work makes a real difference? Join Arc Herkimer as a Bus Driver.

Work as a Bus Driver II as you complete your training requirements with our team to become a Bus Driver!

You’ll do more than drive—you’ll help individuals with disabilities travel safely, comfortably, and confidently while supporting our mission of empowering people with disabilities and enriching lives throughout our community.

Full-Time available; 37.5 hours/ week. A typical morning run starts at approximately 5:30am and lasts until 9:30am; a typical afternoon run starts at approximately 2pm and lasts until 5pm.

Rate of pay- starting at $21/hour. Pay increases to $23/ hour once full CDL B with passenger or school endorsement is achieved.

What You'll Do

• Safely and courteously transport passengers with special needs, along with charter and contract trips.
• Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, seatbelts, and securement systems.
• Provide support with transfers, personal care, medical needs, and safety assistance as needed.
• Follow individual service plans and agency procedures to ensure quality care.
• Complete vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, fuel vehicles, and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain accurate passenger logs, driver records, and incident reports.
• Build positive relationships with passengers, families, and coworkers.
• Occasionally cover additional routes as needed.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger (P) or School (S) endorsement within the timeframe set forth by Arc Herkimer.

Why Drive with Arc Herkimer?

Be part of a team that values safety, compassion, teamwork, and inclusion. Every trip is an opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter!

As a Bus Driver II you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, 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
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as many other great benefits.

Ready to get behind the wheel of a meaningful career? Join Arc Herkimer's Transportation Team and make every mile matter!

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.