School Bus Driver

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy NJ; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Paid sick leave

Voluntary 403b Retirement Savings

Job summary

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a responsible Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of program participants. This role requires a valid driver’s license with a clean record, a CDL with passenger endorsement, and previous experience with group transportation. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safety while embodying the YMCA’s values of honesty, caring, and responsibility. This position offers a complimentary YMCA membership and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Previous driving experience with children or group transportation.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a YMCA School Bus.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate transportation logs.
• Ensure the safe boarding and disembarking of passengers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commitment to safety

Positive attitude

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a responsible and safety-focused bus driver to transport program participants to and from designated program sites. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and a positive, supportive attitude aligned with the YMCA’s mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing YMCA located just five miles west of New York City in the waterfront city of Perth Amboy. Since 1912, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA has proudly served the evolving needs of our community. Today, we support more than 6,000 members in the Raritan Bay area through programs and initiatives focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

The Bus Driver also supports and promotes the YMCA’s mission by embodying the core values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, while demonstrating cause-driven leadership through the YMCA Leadership Competencies: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate a YMCA School Bus
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and maintaining accurate transportation logs
• Ensure the safe boarding and disembarking of passengers
• Follow all traffic laws, YMCA policies, and child safety protocols at all times

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership, with discounts on programs and merchandise
• Earn paid sick leave
• Voluntary 403b Retirement Savings, upon hire

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• CDL with passenger endorsement
• Previous driving experience with children or group transportation
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 6:45AM-8:45AM and 2:15PM-4:00PM during the School Year; Monday-Friday from: 8:30AM-4:00PM during the Summer
• Consistent and reliable attendance