Bus Drivers

Plainedge Public Schools; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainedge Public Schools is seeking Bus Drivers in Massapequa, NY. Candidates will operate school buses, ensuring the safety of students while performing routine maintenance and minor repairs. Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and be at least 21 years old.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliability and good physical condition while understanding simple direction. Interested individuals should apply online only, as phone calls, faxes, or emails are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License with no moving violations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Familiarity with Article 19-A of NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on a regular schedule.
• Occasionally drive students to and from special events.
• Clean, wash, and polish the bus.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Good knowledge of the operation of buses

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Good physical condition

Education

Valid New York State Driver's License

Job description

Bus Drivers are needed. Interested candidates should apply online only - no phone calls, faxes or emails.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under direct supervision, this is routine manual work calling for the services of a skilled operator. Work involves considerable responsibility for safety of school children.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Operates a school bus on a regular schedule.
2. Occasionally drives students to and from special events.
3. Cleans, washes and polishes bus.
4. Changes oil, puts on chains, repairs tires and performs a variety of minor repair tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Good knowledge of the operation of buses.
2. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
3. Mechanical aptitude.
4. Dependability.
5. Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License, with no convictions for moving violations during the past year and appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

NOTE: Candidates must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.