School Bus Drivers

Mass Transit magazine; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Mass Transit magazine is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate assigned routes in compliance with all State of New Jersey regulations. You will ensure student safety, maintain orderly conduct on the bus, and complete required reports with diligence.

The role requires a NJ Class B CDL with S & P endorsements, a clean driving record, and a minimum of three years' safe driving experience, including bus or commercial vehicle operation. Benefits and pension participation are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• NJ Class B CDL License with S & P endorsements is required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Minimum 3 years of safe driving experience.
• 3 years of experience operating a school bus or commercial vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws and state regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports issues as needed.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and adheres to the schedule.
• Performs pre-operation checks and maintains required paperwork.
• Notifies administrators of mechanical issues or lateness.
• Checks bus after each run for students and items.
• Transports only authorized students and follows safety rules.

Skills

Safe driving experience

Clean driving record

Good health

Demonstrated aptitude

3 years driving experience

3 years school bus experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule:

7 hours/day; 5 days/week; 10 months /year

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid NJ Class B, CDL License with S & P endorsements
• Good health and sufficient vitality to perform duties assigned.
• Demonstrated aptitude for assigned responsibilities.
• Clean driving record
• Minimum 3 years previous safe driving experience.
• 3 years experience operating a school bus or commercial vehicle.

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws. Observes all mandatory State of NJ Regulations for School Buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus. Reports disciplined issues to the proper administrative personnel.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to the assigned bus schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and maintains all required paperwork.
• Notifies the proper administrative personnel in case of mechanical failure and lateness.
• Check bus after every run for students and/or items.
• Pick up/ discharges students only at authorized bus stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
• Performs such duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: $46,176 per year

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),

school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct.

• Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)