School Bus Driver
About The Position
Van Trans LLC is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers for its Bronx location. A driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. This involves using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations. The role offers a combination of pay, benefits, and flexibility, including split shifts (mornings and afternoons) with guaranteed 40 hours per week, allowing mid-day time for personal use. Drivers have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children in the community by driving them to school. Van Trans is a subsidiary of WE Transport, which has been a respected Long Island school bus operator since 1959. During the past five decades, WE Transport has provided transportation for home-to-school, parochial, private, special needs riders, and pre-school children across Nassau, Suffolk, Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City. Beacon Mobility, the parent company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies across 25 states, providing customized mobility solutions and serving over 1,500 communities with nearly 20,000 employees. Their purpose is "MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve," focusing on safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments.
Requirements
- Drivers must be at least 21 years old.
- 1 year driving experience.
- NYS CDL A, B with P & S endorsements (or ability to obtain through provided training).
- Must have a driver’s license to enter CDL permit training.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Adhere to state and federal guidelines regarding criminal, medical, drug test, and driving records.
Responsibilities
- Transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner.
- Using a vehicle to successfully transport people.
- Performing pre-trip inspections.
- Performing child checks post-route.
- Keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations.
- Operate school buses to transport authorized passengers to and from school programs safely and promptly following prescribed route(s).
- Assess traffic and road conditions and monitor student behavior and other factors as necessary.
- Follow all state and federal traffic laws while operating a vehicle.
- Adhere to DOT and state safety and district requirements and standards while operating a yellow school bus.
- Maintain proper CDL and state school bus certifications, including adhering to state and federal guidelines regarding criminal, medical, drug test, and driving records.
- Assist passengers onto and off the vehicle when necessary.
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by company standards and state guidelines.
Benefits
- FLEXIBILITY Split-Shift- Mornings and Afternoons.
- Use mid-day time as YOU need it.
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
- FREE Training to prepare for CDL Permit.
- Earned Paid time off/Holidays.
- 401k with company match.
- Company-paid Life Insurance.
- Optional Dental & Vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
