School Bus Driver - Safe Student Transport

Schoharie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoharie is seeking a school bus driver to operate a bus on a fixed schedule and on special occasions. The role involves pre-trip mechanical checks, reporting defects, and ensuring student safety and orderly conduct on board.

Applicants must be at least 21, possess the appropriate New York State Driver's License, and meet state education department and motor vehicles requirements. A fingerprint/background check is required per SAVE legislation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
• Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Drivers License at the time of application; possession of the appropriate level New York State Drivers License at time of appointment.
• Must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioners of Education and Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions.
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip.
• Reports any mechanical defect to immediate superior.
• Instructs or informs children about safety practices when entering and leaving bus.
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus.
• May be required to operate van or other similar vehicle.

Job description

Schoharie is seeking a school bus driver to operate a bus on a fixed schedule and on special occasions. The role involves pre-trip mechanical checks, reporting defects, and ensuring student safety and orderly conduct on board.

Applicants must be at least 21, possess the appropriate New York State Driver's License, and meet state education department and motor vehicles requirements. A fingerprint/background check is required per SAVE legislation.