School Mini-Bus Driver

DS Bus Lines; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Training provided

Job summary

Rolling V Bus Corp. seeks a School Bus Driver to transport students safely on a fixed schedule. Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, maintaining bus cleanliness, and ensuring orderly passenger conduct while adhering to all regulations.

A sign-on bonus and training program are offered to new hires in the Catskills region of New York. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and courteous interaction with students, parents, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy all NYS School Bus Driver requirements.
• Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws.
• Able to understand and follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Able to get along well with children/clients and command their respect.
• Adapt to new and changing industry technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus safely according to legislation, policies and procedures.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Pick up and drop off students per schedule; maintain order on the bus.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure students/clients are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
• Report behavioral or disciplinary problems as they arise.

Skills

NYS 19a compliance

Driving safety knowledge

Instruction following

Child/Passenger interaction

Adapt to technology

Job description

Rolling V Bus Corp. A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver. We will TRAIN YOU! Sign on bonus $1,000! The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus according to a set daily schedule. He/she must ensure that the school bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct. The School Bus Driver must also deal with passengers, parents/guardians, school officials and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service. The School Bus Driver must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner. School routes drivers may have the opportunity to volunteer for additional work, such as Charter trips to community activities. Typical work hours 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. and afternoon between 1:45 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Hours may increase upon placement on a permanent regular bus route after initial new hire period.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required.
• Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Pick up and deliver students as per a set schedule.
• Ensure students/clients are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
• Maintain order and discipline on the School bus.
• Make note and report any behavioral or disciplinary problems.

Skills and Abilities

• Must satisfy all 19a NYS School Bus Driver requirements.
• Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations.
• Able to understand and follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Able to get along well with children/clients and command their respect.
• Adapt to new and changing industry technology.

Completion of Job Application and New Hire Packet

NYS and Federal documents and background check required for a position of working with children and people with developmental disabilities.

Identification

Provide satisfactory forms of ID to be employed.

References

Approval for the company to speak to three references provided by the applicant.

Other Documentation

History of residential addresses

Starting Rate: $19.00 per hour

Rolling V is a family-owned and managed full-service transportation company based in the Catskills region of New York State. While we are known for exceptional school bus services, we also provide regional charter services to area residents. Rolling V has provided safe and dependable transportation services for more than 50 years.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Rolling V is a family-owned and managed full-service transportation company based in the Catskills region of New York State. While we are known for exceptional school bus services, we also provide regional charter services to area residents. Rolling V has provided safe and dependable transportation services for more than 50 years.

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