School Bus Driver

Student Transportation Of America; Gales Ferry (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Charter trips

Job summary

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a school bus driver to transport students on established routes in the Gales Ferry, CT area. You will work with a local management team and receive the training required to operate safely and with care.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, safety meetings, and potential field trips or charter trips. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history.
• Clean driving record within the last 24–36 months.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus route to pick up and drop off students at established stops.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Conduct post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Keep the bus clean to maintain a professional image.
• Assist with field trips and charter runs when needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Background checks

CDL eligibility

Attention to detail

Job description

Come join our team! As a school bus driver, you will have the support of a dedicated, local management team and the training needed to perform your job safely, and with care. Bus drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of students to and from school along set routes, adherence to school bus safety and bus stop safety standards, and daily vehicle inspections, among other duties.

We are seeking safe drivers to transport children to and from school on established routes in Ledyard, CT.

What We Offer:

Pay Range: $25.25

Paid Training Program: Get paid while you learn to drive a school bus

Additional Opportunities: Charter trips, including field trips, athletic events, and event shuttling

Location: 1350 Baldwin Hill Road Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Contact Us: [phone]

Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus route - picking up and dropping off student passengers at established stops on the route.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Conduct post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Clean bus as necessary to maintain a professional appearance and positive company image.
• As requested or desired to take field trips, activity trips and charter runs to transport students and other passengers to and from their destinations.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months (about 3 years)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a CDL
• Pre-employment background checks

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning, military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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