School Bus Driver

Krapf Group • Hopatcong, NJ

19d • $26 - $29

About The Position

The School Bus Driver provides daily transportation of students to and from school and home in accordance with school district contract requirements. The driver safely operates an assigned school bus route, maintains passenger safety and appropriate student behavior, and follows applicable federal, state, district, and company requirements. The role includes required vehicle inspections, reporting defects and incidents, completing paperwork and recertification, maintaining route schedules, and keeping the bus clean and orderly. Drivers transporting students with special needs manage student care and behavior under applicable state and district guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random substance, drug, and alcohol testing. Paid CDL training is available. A $500 sign-on bonus is available only to new hires who require training to obtain a CDL B with both S and P endorsements and who are willing and able to work Monday through Friday on both AM and PM routes.

Requirements

• Meet the required state age and possess a valid commercial driver’s license with a valid school bus endorsement.
• Meet physical qualifications for a school bus physical, with or without state-approved waivers.
• Have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record, and child abuse history record.
• Be able to safely operate large commercial vehicles.
• Be able to read English and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules.
• Successfully complete required skills and classroom recertification training.
• Effectively manage student behavior in a non-confrontational manner.
• Manage vehicle and student emergencies calmly and appropriately.
• Have a high-school degree or equivalent.
• Meet the listed physical abilities, including sitting for 4–6 hours per day, adequate vision and hearing, operating vehicle controls, accessing bus steps and emergency exits, conducting inspections, securing wheelchairs, and pushing or pulling up to 40 lbs. of force or meeting state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations regarding commercial vehicles and school buses.
• Safely operate a school bus on an assigned route and demonstrate courtesy and professionalism on the road.
• Conduct required vehicle inspections and report mechanical defects to appropriate shop staff.
• Maintain, read, and understand route sheets, including time changes; keep to the established route schedule and mileage and promptly notify a supervisor about changes or delays.
• Maintain control of student passengers, record and report discipline problems, and manage the care and behavior of students with special needs according to state and district guidelines.
• Promptly report vehicle and passenger accidents or incidents and follow company accident response procedures.
• Report work-related injuries and follow company workers’ compensation procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student medical and personal information.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, physical exam certification, and school bus endorsement, and provide them to a supervisor.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Follow company procedures for vehicle keys, lock boxes, video cameras, and communication systems.
• Attend required in-service training and safety meetings and complete school bus recertification requirements on time.
• Keep the vehicle clean and orderly and fuel the bus according to terminal standards.
• Report personal motor vehicle violations to a supervisor as required by DOT regulations.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid CDL training
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires who require CDL B training with both S and P endorsements and can work Monday–Friday AM and PM routes
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Teladoc telemedicine services
• 401(k) with match
• Access to additional benefit and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED