School Bus Driver

Transport LLC; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Wages

Earned PTO and Holiday Pay

401(k) with company match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Optional Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

WE Transport Inc. in Chester, NY seeks qualified school bus and van drivers to transport students safely to and from school. Starting pay includes $25.24 per hour for vans and $27.32 per hour for buses with CDL P&S endorsements.

Flexible schedule options and company benefits are available. Applicants must be at least 21 years old with 1 year of driving experience, hold NYS CDL A/B with P&S for buses or CDL C with P&S for vans, and pass drug/background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
• Must have valid NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or Class C with P & S endorsements for vans.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check, and comply 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, 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.

Education

CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses

CDL Class C with P & S endorsements for vans

Tools

CDL Endorsements

Job description

WE Transport Inc.

Location: Chester, New York

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule: Split shift with morning and afternoon shifts
• Competitive Wages
• Earned Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Starting Pay Rate for School Bus Van Drivers : $25.24 per hour
• Starting Pay Rate for School Bus Drivers: $27.32 per hour (CDL A or B with P and S Endorsement Required)

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
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal CDL guidelines.

About WE Transport:

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

Equal Opportunity Statements:

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.

Additional Company Information:

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

A major part of our company's repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.