School Van/Bus Driver

Beacon Mobility; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid CDL training

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking School Bus and Van Drivers to transport students safely to and from school with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. CDL training is provided if needed, and drivers play a vital role in community safety and reliability.

You'll operate either a school bus or van, adhere to all regulations, complete inspections, and support students during boarding and alighting. We value dependability and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
• Possess NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or Class C with P & S endorsements for vans (or willingness to obtain through free training).
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain DOT/ CDL compliance.
• Non-CDL drivers must hold a valid license and complete CDL permit training.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus or van to transport students to and from school safely and on time.
• Monitor traffic, road conditions, and student behavior to ensure a safe ride.
• Comply with federal, state, and local traffic laws and district requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.

Skills

Safe driving

Student interactions

Dependable attendance

Clear communication

Job description

Towne Bus LLCAre you looking for the perfect combination of Pay, Benefits, and Flexibility? Look no further!Join us as a School Bus or Van Driver and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. Plus, you’ll make a positive impact on the lives of children in your community by ensuring they get to school safely.A CDL license is a plus, but if you don't have one, we offer Paid CDL training to help you get started!Job Responsibilities:Operate a school bus or van to transport students to and from school safely and on time.Monitor traffic, road conditions, and student behavior to ensure a safe ride.Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, as well as district requirements and standards.Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any issues.Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.Job Requirements:Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.Possess a valid NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or a Class C with P & S endorsements for vans (or willingness to obtain through our free training).Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal CDL guidelines.Non-CDL drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and complete CDL permit training.Join our team and play an important role in safely transporting children, building connections, and making a lasting difference in your community every day.Requirements:Valid regular (Class D) driver’s licenseClean driving record and strong attendanceCommitment to completing training and obtaining Passenger (P) endorsementAbility to pass background check, drug screening, and DOT physicalProfessional, reliable, and student-focusedPay Rate:Van: $26.49Big Bus: $31.14Beacon 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.Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.