Coach Bus Driver (CDL/PV Licensed)

Sunrise Transportation; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule including weekends off

Paid training and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sunrise Transportation, located in Wilton, Connecticut, is actively hiring safe and friendly coach bus drivers. The role involves transporting students with a strong emphasis on safety and excellent customer service. Candidates must have a CDL license with passenger endorsement and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Benefits include competitive pay starting at $23+/hour, flexible schedules, health benefits, and a 401K plan. Sunrise has over 30 years of experience partnering with school districts, offering a bright spot in students’ days.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CDL license with passenger endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of Wilton and nearby roadways is essential.
• Capability to pass company road evaluation, background check, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely and courteously in a van or large vehicle.
• Pick up and drop off passengers in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer service excellence throughout the ride.

Skills

CDL license with passenger endorsement

Strong knowledge of roadways

Professional communication skills

Ability to train and pass evaluations

Quick learner

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilton, CT 06987

Sunrise Transportation Company, a division of ECS, is looking to add safe and friendly coach bus drivers to help transport our passengers. If you have a CDL license with Passenger & Vehicle endorsement, and a clean driving record, we would like to meet you! We are not only looking for amazing drivers who will help us in the mission to move our children forward but want someone who wants to move their career!

Responsibilities

• Driving a van or large-sized vehicle to transport students safely and in a courteous manner
• Picking up/dropping off passengers in a timely manner
• Adjusting the route to avoid heavy traffic or road construction
• Delivering the best customer service to our passengers
• Other duties as needed to get the work done successfully

Qualifications

• Possess a CDL license with passenger endorsement
• You have a strong knowledge of the roadways throughout the immediate area
• Ability to train and pass a company road evaluation, background check, and drug screening
• Proficient at using or willing to learn how to operate a wheelchair lift or necessary equipment
• Have the willingness to work in a diverse organization with many high-pressure situations
• You are a quick learner and have professional written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Base pay starting at $23+/hour (CDL-PV or CDL-PS permits offer higher hourly rate!)
• A flexible schedule including weekends off!
• Paid Training and Incentives
• Health and Wellness benefits for eligible employees
• 401K plan
• Paid holidays!

Who we are: Sunrise Transportation has been partnering with school districts for over 30 years to provide best-in-class transportation to students in the Northeast and Midwest, with an emphasis on students with special needs. We are not just a bus company; we are a bright spot in our passenger’s day! We are committed to safety, trust, reliability, transparency, attentiveness, and a sense of family. You can count on us to be one of the most efficient in the industry and to elevate transportation beyond what’s expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law. We want a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us, stay with us, and do their best work.