School Van Driver

Lync Transportation Services • Secane, PA

10h

About The Position

LYNC Transportation Services is seeking dependable, professional part-time School Van Drivers to transport students throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in Company-owned passenger vans. No prior professional driving experience is required, but applicants must have at least three years of licensed driving experience. LYNC provides paid, hands-on training and ongoing support.

This is a part-time, school-year position with AM-only, PM-only, or split-shift options. Drivers must be available Monday through Friday for their assigned shift. AM assignments are scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; PM assignments are scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Split shifts typically total 20–25 hours per week. Optional additional hours may be available for midday routes, field trips, special events, summer transportation, and other assignments based on operational needs. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers are required for the regular schedule.

Compensation is $19.00–$23.00 per hour. The role offers a guaranteed two-hour minimum per AM or PM shift worked, or a four-hour minimum when both shifts are worked. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available subject to conditions and applicable service milestones; the offer is effective August 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026.

Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion and verification of applicable pre-employment requirements, including criminal history and child abuse clearances, an FBI background check, Act 168 employment history review, a valid Pennsylvania Act 126 training certificate, recent TB screening, an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug and alcohol screening, and physical requirements. The position requires English proficiency to perform essential duties and communicate safely with students, families, schools, Dispatch, and emergency personnel.

LYNC Transportation Services, LLC is a private transportation company and a nationally certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority Owned Business Enterprise. It provides contracted student transportation services to school districts, charter schools, independent schools, and intermediate units, with a mission to create equitable access to safe, reliable, and innovative student transportation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age to meet Company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum three years of licensed driving experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely operate Company passenger vans.
• Ability to effectively use Company-issued technology and electronic systems.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• English proficiency sufficient to perform essential functions and communicate with students, families, schools, Dispatch, and emergency personnel.
• Availability Monday through Friday for the assigned shift.
• Satisfactory completion and verification of applicable pre-employment requirements, including Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Criminal History Background Check, Act 168 Employment History Review, valid Pennsylvania Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Certificate, TB screening dated within the past three months, an MVR meeting Company and insurance requirements, and drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to safely operate a passenger van for extended periods.
• Ability to enter and exit Company vehicles repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist students with boarding, exiting, seating, and securement as required.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience transporting students or passengers.
• Experience operating passenger vans.
• Experience working with children or individuals requiring transportation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on assigned routes and schedules.
• Assist students with boarding, exiting, seating, and securement as needed.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Communicate route status, delays, incidents, and emergencies to Dispatch.
• Use Company-issued tablets, routing and navigation systems, digital manifests, electronic DVIRs, communication platforms, and other required technology.
• Report accidents, incidents, safety concerns, and vehicle issues as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe Company vehicle.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid, hands-on training and ongoing support
• Weekly pay
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed two-hour minimum per AM or PM shift worked; four-hour minimum when both shifts are worked
• Flexible AM, PM, and split shifts
• $1,000 sign-on bonus available, subject to conditions and service milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed