School Bus CDL Driver | Local Routes & Flexible Shifts

Sylvania; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits after 20+ hours per week

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a CDL school bus driver to transport students in Beverly, MA, with a focus on safety and timely service. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule aligned with the school year, including AM/PM and field trip routes.

Responsibilities include safe operations, passenger handling, rostering, and dispatch communication. The position requires a valid CDL with school bus endorsements and a good driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL with passenger, air brakes and school bus endorsements required.
• Good driving record.
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Eight hours safety training required each year; CPR, First Aid and First Response training within first year.
• Patient, flexible and dependable attitude with good character references.

Responsibilities

• Ensure passenger safety, providing first aid in emergencies and keeping bus in safe, working condition.
• Communicate safety and boarding/disembarking procedures to passengers.
• Maintain and update student rosters and run sheets.
• Secure bus after each shift, checking seats for sleeping students or any lost items.
• Secure bus at the end of the day ensuring that the fuel level is above a half tank.
• Follow precise schedules and adjust driving according to traffic and weather conditions to arrive at stops on time.
• Operate vehicle radio system accurately; communicate clear messages using the two-way radio.
• Continually communicate with dispatch throughout shift regarding location, schedules and passengers.
• Maintain orderliness among passengers; follow district protocol in the event of an accident.
• Complete repair forms and other paperwork as necessary.

Skills

Passenger safety

Communication

Discipline & dependability

First aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with passenger, air brakes and school bus endorsements

Tools

Two-way radio operation

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a CDL school bus driver to transport students in Beverly, MA, with a focus on safety and timely service. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule aligned with the school year, including AM/PM and field trip routes.

Responsibilities include safe operations, passenger handling, rostering, and dispatch communication. The position requires a valid CDL with school bus endorsements and a good driving record.