School Bus Driver - 2025-2026 School Year

Greece Central School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greece Central School District seeks a school bus driver to transport students safely on assigned routes. The ideal candidate should possess a valid New York State driver's license, have experience working with students, and commit to ensuring a safe and orderly environment. This role requires basic vehicle maintenance and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle operated.
• Previous experience working with Pre-K-12th grade students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus on a regular schedule or special occasions.
• Assists disabled students in boarding and exiting the bus.
• Inspects the bus for mechanical defects before every trip.

Skills

Safety practices

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary : $26.00 / hr

Bargaining Unit ( for contracts) : Teamsters

Report Times : Vary

Daily Hours : Vary

Work Year : 2025 - 2026

Supervisor : Executive Director of Student Operations

Minimum Requirements :

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license

appropriate to the vehicle(s) operated.

Must meet all State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment including the appropriate driver’s license for the vehicle being operated. It is the jurisdiction’s responsibility for ensuring the employees possess valid licenses appropriate to the type of vehicle(s) being operated.

Desired Qualifications :

• High school diploma or possess GED;

Previous experience working with Pre-K-12th grade students.

Position Summary / Responsibilities :

• Drives a school bus on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions;
• Assists disabled students in boarding and exiting bus by operating a hydraulic lift as necessary;
• Checks the operating condition of a school bus before starting a regular or special trip;
• Reports any mechanical defects of bus to the supervisor;
• Instructs or informs students about safety practices when entering and exiting bus and while in transit;
• Maintains orderly conduct of students on the bus;
• Cleans and services assigned vehicle daily;
• Performs a post-trip inspection of the vehicle after every route;

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to :

Title : Driver Trainer / Safety Coordinator

Email :

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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