School Bus Driver (2)

East Greenbush Central School District; Town of East Greenbush (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Greenbush Central School District is seeking qualified bus drivers to operate on regular and special-trip routes, ensuring safe transport for students and a clean, orderly vehicle.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, reporting defects, maintaining route logs, assisting handicapped students, and enforcing safety rules while communicating effectively with children and staff.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws
• Ability to operate a bus under difficult conditions and follow directions
• Mechanical aptitude and reliability for school transportation

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on regular schedules or special trips.
• Check bus operating conditions before starting a trip and report defects.
• Inform students about safety practices and supervise conduct on the bus.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Keep mileage, routes, times and incidents records; prepare route maps.
• Assist handicapped students with getting on/off and seating as needed.

Skills

Safe driving knowledge

Student safety awareness

Education

New York State Driver's License

Job description

Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions; checks the operating conditions of the bus before starting on a trip; reports any operational defect to immediate supervisor; informs children about safety practices; maintains orderly conduct of children on bus; keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat; maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents; prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points; assists handicapped students with getting on and off the bus and being seated when necessary.

All interested and qualified individuals wishing to become candidates for this position MUST submit a complete application packet that includes a cover letter, up-to-date resume, current district application and Rensselaer County Civil Service application (found on district website).

Applicant must have good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Driver's License at the time of application. Possession of license at the time of appointment and must maintain the license throughout the term of employment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulation of the New York State Commissioner of Education.