School Bus Driver

Beacon Mobility; Gardner (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring and dedicated team as a Bus Driver, where you will enjoy a perfect blend of pay, benefits, and flexibility. This role offers paid CDL training and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children in your community by safely transporting them to school. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll operate a school bus while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, making a real difference in the lives of students. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of something meaningful in your community.

Benefits

Paid CDL training

401(k) plan option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license for 3+ years.
• Ability to pass drug tests and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus safely to transport students to school.
• Monitor student behavior and assess traffic conditions.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.

Skills

CDL B with S&P endorsements

Safe driving skills

Ability to assess traffic and road conditions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking for the job that gives you the perfect combo of Pay, Benefits, & Flexibility, you just found it! Being a Bus Driver for NRT Bus gives you the pay you deserve, the benefits you need, plus the flexibility you need between routes. Oh, and the most important part? You get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

What We Offer

• Paid CDL training ($6,000.00 value)
• 20-25 hours per week
• Split Shifts 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example: exact hours depend on assigned route)
• 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional charter work available; field trips, sporting events, and more.
• Pay rates up to $29.00 per hour

Requirements

• Age 21+ & have had a driver's license for 3+ consecutive years.
• Ability to pass Drug Test, CORI & SORI
• CDL B w/S&P endorsements (We provide paid CDL training)

What You'll Be doing:

• Operate school bus to transport students to and from school programs in a safe and timely manner following prescribed route(s).
• Assess traffic and road conditions, monitor student behavior and other factors as necessary.
• Follow all state and federal traffic laws while operating vehicle. Adhere to DOT and state safety and district requirements and standards while operating yellow school bus.
• Maintain proper CDL and state school bus certifications including adhering to state and federal guidelines regarding criminal, medical, drug test and driving records.
• Assist passengers onto and off the vehicle when necessary.
• Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by company standards and state guidelines.

About NRT Bus

NRT Bus is a company that cares. Our positive attitude is reflected in our management style and in our employees' attitude, starting with our staff, mechanics and office professionals.

NRT Bus provides home-to-school bus transportation for students in areas throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

With over 50 years of experience, NRT Bus 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.

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.