School Bus Driver
About The Position
Join Leesel Transportation as a School Bus Driver and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. Plus, you’ll make a positive impact on the lives of children in your community by ensuring they get to school safely. Leesel Transportation is currently hiring in Bronx (NYC area). A CDL license is a plus, but if you don't have one, we offer PAID CDL training once you obtain your permit! Leesel Transportation is a Special and Regular Education Transportation provider in the New York City area. Headquartered in The Bronx, we serve the NYC Department of Education, as well as some other NYC pre-K and private school programs. Our caring and passionate team makes a difference every day in our students’ lives because we truly love what we do.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
- Possess a valid NYS CDL Class A or B with P & S endorsements for buses, or a Class C with P & S endorsements for vans (or willingness to obtain through our free training).
- Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain compliance with state and federal CDL guidelines.
- Non-CDL drivers must hold a valid driver’s license with CDL B Permit with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement to complete CDL training.
Nice To Haves
- A CDL license is a plus
Responsibilities
- Operate a school bus or van to transport students to and from school safely and on time.
- Monitor traffic, road conditions, and student behavior to ensure a safe ride.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, as well as district requirements and standards.
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any issues.
- Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.
- Performing pre-trip inspections
- Performing child checks post-route
- Keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule: Split-shift with morning and afternoon shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- PAID CDL Training with CDL B Permit with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement and/or CDL C with N2 Restrictions
- Earned Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Optional Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
