School Bus Operator: Steady Schedule & Benefits

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County in New Jersey seeks a dedicated School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. A High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid NJ Class B CDL with S and P endorsements are required, along with a clean driving record.

Schedule is 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 10 months/year. You will transport students safely, maintain discipline, perform pre/post vehicle checks, and adhere to state regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws and NJ State Regulations for School Buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports incidents.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to the assigned bus schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for defects and maintains required paperwork.
• Notifies admin in case of mechanical failure and lateness.
• Check bus after every run for students and/or items.
• Pick up/discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exhibits responsible leadership on district trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces no smoking and no eating on the bus.
• Performs duties as may be assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL License with S & P endorsements

Good health

Demonstrated aptitude

Safe driving experience

School bus operations experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NJ CDL

Job description

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County in New Jersey seeks a dedicated School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. A High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid NJ Class B CDL with S and P endorsements are required, along with a clean driving record.

Schedule is 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 10 months/year. You will transport students safely, maintain discipline, perform pre/post vehicle checks, and adhere to state regulations.