Transit Bus Driver — CDL Training Included

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a CDL-B ELDT trainee who will learn by attending trainings, driving under supervision, and progressing through the ELDT course to obtain permits and licenses with endorsements for DMV, DOT, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include learning compliance requirements, practicing safe driving, attending trainings, keeping vehicles clean, and maintaining accurate daily reports and bus-driver procedures.

Qualifications

• Possess a clean driver’s license.
• Three-years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train to obtain CDL License with appropriate endorsements to comply with DMV/DOT Law.
• Learn all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations.
• Practice safe driving techniques adhering to DMV and DOT regulations.
• Attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled.
• Remove trash from vehicle daily and dispose of trash in garage receptacle, and clean the bus.
• Perform a walk-through on vehicle after all passengers disembark to ensure nothing remains onboard.
• Report incidents or concerns according to agency policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate reporting per department policy.
• Complete daily vehicle reports and grant reports using assigned equipment.
• Adhere to all procedures in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook.
• Determine that all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting.

Skills

Clean driver's license

Job description

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a CDL-B ELDT trainee who will learn by attending trainings, driving under supervision, and progressing through the ELDT course to obtain permits and licenses with endorsements for DMV, DOT, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include learning compliance requirements, practicing safe driving, attending trainings, keeping vehicles clean, and maintaining accurate daily reports and bus-driver procedures.