School Aide in CDL Training

Beacon Mobility•South Fallsburg, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Rolling V Bus Corp. is offering a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) Training Program that provides an opportunity to "Earn and Learn" by working as a School Bus Aide while training to become a licensed school bus driver. This structured program offers a pathway to a higher earning potential and flexibility once you are licensed to drive a school bus. The job for both School Bus Aide and School Bus Driver is centered around ensuring the safe and timely transportation of children to and from school. Key details of the program include: Training is approx. 5 weeks. The company provides both classroom training to help you obtain a CDL Permit and vehicle/behind-the-wheel training to prepare for the road test. While working as a bus aide and attending training, participants will earn $18.00/hour for both work and training time. Training sessions (8:30am-1:30pm) are planned to avoid conflicts with working hours as a bus aide. After obtaining a CDL license, pay rates differ based on vehicle size and assignments: Van: $20.00/hour (guaranteed 4.5 hours daily) Bus: $24.00/hour (guaranteed 4.5 hours daily). Drivers also have access to additional hours through late runs, midday, or charter trip assignments. This role is not only about driving but requires physical capabilities, communication skills, and compliance with extensive legal and regulatory requirements. Rolling V is a family-owned and managed full-service transportation company based in the Catskills region of New York State, known for exceptional school bus services and regional charter services for more than 50 years. Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits, focusing on helping people live, learn, and achieve every day through safe, reliable transportation for students, patients, and 1,500+ communities with nearly 20,000 employees.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must have clean driving record
Completion of Job Application and New Hire Packet
Includes all necessary New York State (NYS) and Federal documents
Background check, as this role involves working with children and people with developmental disabilities
Provide satisfactory forms of identification
Provide three references
Authorize the company to contact three provided references
Document residential addresses history
Allow the company to conduct a thorough background investigation in line with Federal, State, School, and Company policies
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening
Demonstrate physical ability to climb and descend bus steps
Demonstrate physical ability to exit from a seated position quickly
Demonstrate physical ability to use the rear emergency door for evacuation
Demonstrate physical ability to carry or drag a 125 lb. weight to simulate the evacuation of a person
Complete initial paid six-hour pre-service training
Complete ongoing additional skills training as required for general or specific job duties