Substitute Bus Drivers 24-25 School Year Continuous Recruitment

East Rochester Union Free School District; Town/Village of East Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Rochester Union Free School District is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver responsible for transporting students safely. Candidates must hold a CDL with passenger endorsement, pass background checks, and be at least 21 years old. The role involves driving, ensuring safety during transit, and maintaining order on the vehicle.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a clean, valid driver's license.
• Good knowledge of geography of the school district.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle and traffic law

Safe driving practices

Defensive driving

Ability to assist passengers

Ability to command respect

Job description

Typical work activities:

• Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions
• Performs a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to departure and post-trip inspection after every route
• Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices and procedures when embarking and disembarking bus/vehicle, while in transit, and throughout the year
• Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus/vehicle, including student management
• Assists passengers in boarding and exiting a bus/vehicle by providing physical assistance or operating a hydraulic lift
• The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of amore senior transportation employee or an administrator.

Please apply online

CDL with passenger endorsement required

All applicants must pass State and Fingerprint background checks

Applicantsmust be at least 21 years of age and possess a clean, valid driver's license

• Good knowledge of vehicle and traffic law, regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and regulations of the Commissioner of Education (New York State Education Part 156.3 Transportation Regulations) pertaining to pupil transportation
• good knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving
• good knowledge of the geography of the employing school district or municipality
• ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions
• ability to understand oral and written directions;
• ability to physically assist passengers on and off buses
• ability to get along well with children/students/passengers and command their respect
• mental alertness