School Bus Driver

DS Bus Lines; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Guaranteed Hours

Paid CDL Permit Training

Sign-on Bonus

Starting pay $24.25/hour

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) with company match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Optional Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

WE Transport is actively hiring School Bus and Van Drivers in Nassau County, Long Island. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible split-shift schedules to help you maintain a work-life balance while safely transporting students to and from school.

Starting pay is $24.25/hour with earned paid time off, holiday pay, and potential sign-on bonuses for NY CDL drivers with P & S endorsements. Paid CDL training is available to help you qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
• Possess a valid NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or a Class C with P & S endorsements for vans (or willingness to obtain through our free training).
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check; maintain compliance with CDL guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus or van to transport students to and from school safely and on time.
• Monitor traffic, road conditions, and student behavior to ensure a safe ride.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws and district requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Knowledge of traffic laws

Education

NY CDL Class A/B with P&S endorsements (buses)

NY CDL Class C with P&S endorsements (vans)

Willingness to obtain through training

Job description

VTC Bus Corp. A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

Are you looking for the perfect combination of Pay, Benefits, and Flexibility? Look no further! Join WE Transport as a School Bus or Van Driver and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. Plus, you’ll make a positive impact on the lives of children in your community by ensuring they get to school safely.

WE Transport is currently hiring in Nassau County, Long Island. A CDL license is a plus, but if you don't have one, we offer Paid CDL training to help you get started!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule: Split-shift with morning and afternoon shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week
• PAID CDL Permit Training $5,000
• Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed NY CDL drivers with A, B, or C licenses with P & S endorsements
• Starting Pay Rate for School Bus Van Drivers: $24.25/hour
• Earned Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a school bus or van to transport students to and from school safely and on time.
• Monitor traffic, road conditions, and student behavior to ensure a safe ride.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, as well as district requirements and standards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any issues.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
• Possess a valid NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or a Class C with P & S endorsements for vans (or willingness to obtain through our free training).
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal CDL guidelines.
• Non-CDL drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and complete CDL permit training.

About WE Transport:

Since 1959, WE Transport has been a leading provider of school transportation services across Long Island. We specialize in home-to-school transportation for public, private, parochial, and special needs students.

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.

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.

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