School Bus or Van Driver Pine-Richland School District

Birnie Bus Service, Inc • Richland Township, PA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

A School Bus or Van Driver operates a School Bus or Van over designated routes transporting school students or clients to and from school or other locations. Drivers may also transport clients on private charter trips and may work with loud and disruptive clients or special needs individuals. The Pine-Richland School District provides support from a dedicated, local management team and the necessary training to perform the job safely and with care. Drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of students, adherence to safety standards, and daily vehicle inspections.

Requirements

• State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements (For School Bus Driver positions).
• State-Required Driver's License (For Non-CDL Van Driver positions)
• Ability to successfully pass Federal/State required Background Checks, Current report of Driver Physical Examination, TB Test, Pre-employment drug testing.
• State specific requirements: PA Child Abuse History Certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record.
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• Ability to attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of personal driving experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving history.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• CDL preferred (for School Bus positions) but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a School Bus or Van route - picking up and dropping off student passengers at established stops on the route.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Conduct post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Clean School Bus or Van as necessary to maintain a professional appearance and positive company image.
• As requested or desired to take field trips, activity trips and charter runs to transport students and other passengers to and from their destinations.

Benefits

• Training needed to perform your job safely, and with care.
• Qualified candidates will be provided the necessary training to obtain the School Bus CDL Driver's License.
• We will help you obtain background checks, driver physical examination, TB test, pre-employment drug testing.
• We will help you obtain PA Child Abuse History Certification.
• PAID School Bus CDL training for qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED