School Bus Driver

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Niskayuna Central School District in New York seeks a probationary School Bus Driver to operate a school bus, transporting children to and from school-related activities with safety and supervision. The driver works under general supervision and may perform related duties as required.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a NYS DMV Commercial Class B license; paid training may be available for those without a Class B license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess an appropriate certified driver's license.
• NYSDMV Commercial Class B license is required for Bus Drivers.
• Paid School Bus Driver Training may be available for those without a Class B license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport children to and from school-related activities.
• Ensure the safety and conduct of passengers during all trips.
• Perform related duties as assigned under supervision.

Job description

SALARY: Probationary School Bus Driver $26.25 per hour; Substitute School Bus Driver $25.00 per hour

ASSIGNMENT: Transportation; 10 months per year; Shifts typically vary between 4-8 hours per day

GENERAL INFORMATION: This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in the transporting of children to and from school-related activities. A school bus driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Drivers must be at least 21 years of age with possession of appropriate certified driver's license.

All Bus Drivers must also meet requirements imposed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the New York State Education Department (SED) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Individuals must posssess a NYS DMV Commercial (Class B) license. Individuals who do not have a Class B license, may be eligible for Paid School Bus Driver Training. During the training process, individuals earn subsitute paywhich is paid after 6 months of driving time.