School Bus Driver

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charter school in Jersey City, NJ, is looking for dedicated Bus Drivers to ensure the safety of students during transport. Candidates must have a valid Commercial Driver's License and a minimum of three years of safe driving experience. Excellent character, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as you will interact with students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with P & S endorsement.
• Minimum of three years’ previous safe driving experience is required.
• Excellent integrity and good moral character are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety of students while transporting.
• Diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. They are committed to safety, customer service and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. We are your friends, family, and neighbors!

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsement.
• Be a reliable person of good character who shall possess the qualifications and communication skills necessary to perform the duties of the position, and comply with the rules set forth for drivers in all federal, state and local regulations including, but not limited to, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 through 20 (background check), and tuberculosis testing.
• Have a minimum of three years’ previous safe driving experience.
• Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license for the type of equipment to be driven, with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.