School Bus Driver at Boise, ID

Durham School Services; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 29,012 - 36,327; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Schedule

Career Opportunities

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking a School Bus Driver in Garden City, ID. The position offers immediate hiring and no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Starting pay ranges from $21.06 to $26.37 per hour based on experience, with a hiring bonus of up to $2,000. Responsibilities include providing safe transportation for students, following company policies, and maintaining a professional appearance. Additional perks include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must obtain valid state license to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus or location specific vehicle safely.
• Ensure timely transportation service for students.
• Assist in passenger evacuation in emergencies.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Ability to assist passengers

Strong communication skills

Job description

School Bus Driver - Boise, ID

Hiring immediately – no experience necessary – training provided.

Job Requirements

Starting Pay Rate: $21.06/hour - $26.37/hour based on experience.
Hiring Bonus: Up to $2,000 for School Bus Drivers.
Location: 465 W. Gowen Rd., Boise, ID 83716.
Walk-in Interviews: Mondays-Friday from 9am-2pm.

Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety, above all, is the cornerstone on which we build everything. We are dedicated to ensuring children arrive to school safely and on time so they can make the most of their school day. Learn more at nellc.com.

We offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

All interested applicants for a Driver position, including those applicants that are fully qualified with a commercial driver’s license, begin with us as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote a significant amount of resources, training, and development to our employees.

A Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and obtain related Driver endorsement(s), where available, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program all necessary requirements for the position, the Driver In Training will be placed in a Professional Driver role.

We Offer

• A Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Rates
• Career Opportunities
• No Nights or Weekends
• Summers Off

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Company name is Durham School Services.