School Bus Driver

Shenendehowa Central School District; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-service safety training

Advancement potential to probationary

CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job summary

Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park, NY is seeking School Bus Drivers for substitute and probationary roles within the Transportation Department. This position involves safe student transport on assigned routes and daily recordkeeping.

Minimum age 21, high school diploma or GED, clean background, and valid NYS CDL-B with P and S endorsements are required. Training is provided; opportunities exist to advance to probationary driver with higher hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass NYS Education Department physical performance test and DOT 19A physical.
• Must have valid NYS driver's license with CDL-B, P and S endorsements prior to assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus for safe and orderly transportation of students on an assigned route.
• Monitor and maintain bus condition, perform safety inspections before and after trips, report defects.
• Maintain mileage, routes, times, and incident records.
• Provide safe transportation and follow route maps and pick-up/drop-off points.
• Ensure safe conduct of students and comply with traffic laws and regulations.
• Meet State, Federal, Agency, DMV, DOT, and NYS Education Department requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Student communication

Attention to detail

Operate large vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Driver

Substitute and Probationary Positions Available

Transportation Department

2-8 hrs/day, 10 mos/year

Mon-Fri

The nationally recognized Transportation Department is seeking culturally proficient school bus drivers who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Shenendehowa Profiles. Check out this video to hear from our school bus drivers on “This is Why”.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the daily operation of a school bus for the safe and orderly transportation of student passengers on an assigned route. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and maintain the operational and cleanliness condition of the school bus, including complete safety inspections, both before and after each trip, reporting any operational defect to supervisor;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;
• Provide safe transportation of students;
• Follows maps of routes and pick up/drop off points;
• Informs and maintains the safe and orderly conduct of student passengers;
• Follow all safety rules, transportation laws and regulations;
• Must comply with all State, Federal, Agency, DMV, DOT, and NYS Education Department requirements;
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Substitute School Bus Driver $24.37/hr
• Pre-service safety training and required refresher trainings
• Opportunity for advancement to probationary School Bus Driver position, starting at Step 1 ($26.52/hr)
• CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Did You Know? More Hours Can Mean More Benefits!

Working more than one part-time position at Shenendehowa CSD could make you eligible for additional benefits. Combined hours that meet CSEA guidelines may qualify you for benefits typically offered to employees working 4+ hours per day. Interested in maximizing your schedule and benefits? We encourage applicants to explore our additional vacancies!

Certifications/Qualifications

Minimum age is 21. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (GED), complete a pre-employment background check, pass a NYS Education Department physical performance test and Department of Transportation 19A physical, and have a valid NYS driver’s license with ability to obtain NYS CDL-B license with P and S endorsements. Must have good driving skills with demonstrated desire to learn. Good working knowledge of safe driving practices, traffic laws, and regulations. Ability to operate a large vehicle under difficult driving and road conditions. Ability to communicate with young individuals, command their respect, and carry out both verbal and written directions. Exhibit good motor skills and hand/eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, thoroughness, good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

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For more information, please contact the Transportation Dept at [phone] or visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at [phone] for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.