School Bus Driver

Gobeacon; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Sign-on Bonus

Guaranteed hours

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with company match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is hiring WE Transport drivers in Nassau County, Long Island to operate school buses and vans for students. A CDL is a plus; free CDL permit training is offered to help you get started, with a starting pay rate of $24.25/hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for fully licensed NY CDL drivers with P & S endorsements.

Enjoy guaranteed 30 hours per week and benefits including 401(k), life insurance, and optional medical, dental and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 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 (or willingness to obtain through our free training).
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal 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

NY CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements

Class C with P & S endorsements

Willingness to obtain through our free training

Job description

VTC Bus Corp.A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

Are you looking for the perfect combination of Pay, Benefits, and Flexibility? Look no further!

Join WE Transport as a School Bus or Van Driver and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. Plus, you’ll make a positive impact on the lives of children in your community by ensuring they get to school safely.

WE Transport is currently hiring in Nassau County, Long Island. A CDL license is a plus, but if you don't have one, we offer Paid CDL training to help you get started!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule: Split-shift with morning and afternoon shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week
• PAID CDL Permit Training
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed NY CDL drivers with A, B, or C licenses with P & S endorsements
• Starting Pay Rate for School Bus Van Drivers: $24.25/hour
• Earned Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

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 (or willingness to obtain through our free training).
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal CDL guidelines.
• Non-CDL drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and complete CDL permit training.

About WE Transport:

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

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 a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.