School Bus Driver - Pawtucket, RI

Stock Transportation Limited; Cumberland (RI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as School Bus Drivers. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students, providing peace of mind to families. With a focus on safety and integrity, you'll receive comprehensive training, including obtaining a commercial driver's license. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and summers off! This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess applicable state license.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to school and maintain on-time routes.
• Assist passengers in emergencies and report incidents as needed.

Skills

Defensive Driving

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

School Bus

Vehicle Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Description - School Bus Driver - Pawtucket, RI (242451)

Hiring Immediately – No Experience Necessary – Training Provided

Starting Pay Rate: $24.50-29.00/hour + $1,500 Sign-on Bonus (must be fully credentialed)

School Bus Driver

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 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 and 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
• No Nights or Weekends
• Summers Off

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• Maintains 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.

Requirements Include:

• 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.

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.