School Aide in CDL Training

Beacon Mobility • Liberty, NY

73d • $17 - $20

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: Program Structure: Classes are scheduled every 8 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. Starting Hourly Rate: While working as a bus aide and attending training, participants will earn $17.00/hour for both work and training time. Training Schedule: Training sessions (about 2 hours midday) are planned to avoid conflicts with working hours as a bus aide. Post-License Pay: After obtaining a CDL license, pay rates differ based on vehicle size and assignments: Van: $17.00/hour (guaranteed 4.5 hours daily) Bus: $20.00/hour (guaranteed 4.5 hours daily) Drivers also have access to additional hours through late runs, midday, or charter trip assignments.

Requirements

• Completion of Job Application and New Hire Packet, including all necessary New York State (NYS) and Federal documents, along with a background check.
• Provide satisfactory forms of identification.
• Provide three references and authorize the company to contact them.
• Document residential addresses.
• Authorization for a thorough background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Demonstrate physical ability, including climbing and descending bus steps, exiting from a seated position quickly, using the rear emergency door for evacuation, and carrying or dragging a 125 lb. weight.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or in a school environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely following a fixed daily schedule.
• Engage cooperatively with parents/guardians, school officials, and coworkers.
• Complete regulatory reports.

Benefits

• Paid six-hour pre-service training.
• Ongoing training for general or specific job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees