Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Fair Lawn Public School District; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,460; Part time

Job summary

A local public school district in New York is seeking a part-time Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. The role requires a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and a high school diploma. Candidates must demonstrate safe driving experience and the ability to maintain student discipline. The position offers a rate of $33.00/hour for 20 to 29.5 hours per week with potential summer availability. Join a supportive community with a focus on education and student safety.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger and school bus endorsement.
• Have a minimum of two years of previous safe driving experience.
• Experience working with Special Needs Students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain passenger discipline for safety.
• Perform physical work requiring bending and lifting.

Skills

Safe driving experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transportation information software

Job description

BUS DRIVER (PART-TIME) (10-Months) – 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR – BERGEN AVENUE

We are presently accepting applications for the following position.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger and school bus endorsement
• Hold a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum of two years of previous safe driving experience
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience operating a school or commercial bus
• Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure the safety and well-being and protect against vandalism
• Demonstrate compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements prior to employment
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation in accordance with statute
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
• Experience working with Special Needs Students
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Demonstrate computer literacy to be able to enter transportation information in software utilized by the district, preferred
• Must be able to perform physical work which requires frequent bending and lifting

Rate: $33.00/hour
Hours: 20 - 29.5 hrs/week (10-months with availability to work summer hours)

Fair Lawn Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in applying, please apply through this link: https://www.applitrack.com/fairlawnschools/onlineapp/