CDL Spare Cover Driver

DS Bus Lines; Salter (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation days

Career growth opportunities

Be part of growing company

Job summary

Salter Transportation, Inc. is seeking a full-time CDL school bus driver to transport students safely to and from school. The role requires assisting students with entering/exiting the vehicle, ensuring proper seat belt use, and securely handling wheelchairs when needed.

You will work a 40-hour week, including some evenings or weekends as needed. Applicants must have a valid CDL with a school bus endorsement, pass background checks, and obtain required licensing.

Qualifications

• CDL license with active school bus certificate and renewal required.
• Clear English communication with students, parents, teachers, and employees.
• Willingness to work with school-age children with special needs.
• Pass CORI, SORI, TB, fingerprint tests and initial/random drug screenings.
• Pass annual physical to obtain CDL school bus certificate.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate school buses and vans for students according to state and federal laws.
• Safely assist students entering/exiting, using seat belts and securing wheelchairs when needed.
• Monitor student behavior and report unsafe or inappropriate conduct to management.
• Communicate effectively via two-way radio with the operations team.
• Perform assigned duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

CDL with school bus cert

Effective communication

Follow directions

Work with children

Job description

Salter Transportation, Inc. CDL Full Time Spare Driver Position Van Pool Transportation, NRT Bus, Salter Transportation provide a superior level of special transportation services to our schools, students and communities. Bus Drivers are an integral part of our company and serve an important part of the communities they serve. Our employees are committed to safety, customer service and are driven by our purpose to provide mobility to the most vulnerable population.

Why Join the Team

Full time schedule 40 hrs. a week

Health benefits

Paid Vacation Days (See employee handbook for specific holidays)

Company that is growing and is economically successful

Career path and opportunity to grow your career with us

Become one of the few drivers in the company who can be called upon to help support any operations team in MA.

Essential Job Duties

This position is a full-time driver position and employee must work 40 hours per week which may include nights and weekends.

Key duties of the role:

• Safely operate a motor vehicle, in accordance with all State and Federal traffic laws, while driving school-aged children.
• Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including School buses, sedans, mini-vans, full size passenger vans, and wheelchair vans.
• Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats. Lifting may be required.
• Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary.
• Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool’s two-way radio system.
• Assigned duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently have a CDL license with active school bus certificate and maintain license throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and company employees.
• Follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.
• Pass CORI, SORI, TB, fingerprint tests, Initial and random drug screenings.
• Pass annual physical to obtain or renew a 7D School Pupil Transport License or CDL school bus certificate.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Lift, push, pull, enter and exit the vehicle multiple times in order to conduct a thorough inspection for student safety.
• Perform First Aid and CPR during training and during an actual emergency.
• Complete a pre and post trip vehicle inspection which may include removing snow and ice from the vehicle during the winter weather.
• Assist students on and off the van in the case of an emergency.
• Position wheelchairs and safely install and secure wheelchair restraints.
• Manually operate the wheelchair lift when necessary.
• Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.

Full Time Driver Expectations

Must be willing to service a route at any location withing driving distance of home location. The company will offer a vehicle for transportation to and from home base to any other location where a route is covered. The employee will be compensated from the time they are told to report to the home location until they return. If the employee is staying at the temporary location for the day, they are expected to help the local operations with daily tasks.

Non-driving expectations:

• full time spare drivers are required to work 40 hours minimum.
• To accumulate 40 hours in a week they are required to perform other duties in addition to driving. Those include and are not limited to:
• Shuttling vehicles or staff
• Snow team
• Parts and supplies pickup
• Mail runs
• Assisting maintenance with inspections
• Training new drivers on routes

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

With over 50 years of experience, Salter Transportation is one of New England's oldest and most respected student transportation companies.

Salter provides regular and special needs school bus service with individualized attention to customer needs. Our dedicated team continuously strives to ensure that the riders under our care receive the kind and compassionate service that has become our hallmark.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day. Who we are Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong What we do best People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation Why it matters Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters