SUV Driver

DS Bus Lines; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Endorsement support

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a dedicated SUV Driver to join our student transportation team. This transitional role uses a company-provided SUV with a regular Class D license to transport students safely to and from school while you train to obtain required endorsements.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, safe pick-up/drop-off, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and documenting trips. Pay starts at $17.00/hr during preservice training and increases to $21.50/hr after endorsements

Qualifications

• Regular Class D license required.
• Clean driving record and strong attendance.
• Commitment to completing training and obtaining Passenger endorsement.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and DOT physical.
• Professional, reliable, and student-focused.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students following assigned routes and schedules.
• Ensure student safety during pick-up, transit, and drop-off.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly vehicle interior.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, school staff, and supervisors.
• Complete required trip documentation and incident reports.
• Learn and apply student transportation safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Demonstrate steady progress toward licensure and professional development goals.

Skills

Class D license

Clean driving record

Endorsement training

Background check

Student-focused

Job description

VTC Bus Corp. We are looking for a dedicated and safety-conscious SUV Driver to join our student transportation team. In this transitional role, the driver will operate a company-provided SUV using a regular (non-CDL) driver’s license to safely transport students to and from school and related activities. While in this role, the driver will be actively enrolled in a training program with the goal of obtaining the required endorsements.

• Safely transport students following assigned routes and schedules
• Ensure student safety during pick-up, transit, and drop-off
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly vehicle interior
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, school staff, and supervisors
• Complete required trip documentation and incident reports
• Learn and apply student transportation safety procedures and emergency protocols
• Demonstrate steady progress toward licensure and professional development goals

Join our team and play an important role in safely transporting children, building connections, and making a lasting difference in your community every day.

• Valid regular (Class D) driver’s license
• Clean driving record and strong attendance
• Commitment to completing training and obtaining Passenger (P) endorsement
• Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and DOT physical
• Professional, reliable, and student-focused

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr - Preservice Training (1 week) $21.50/hr - Once endorsements are achieved

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. 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.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters