Shuttle Bus Driver - Student Transportation Driver

A-1 LIMOUSINE INC•Princeton, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Bus Driver operates shuttle buses on assigned regular routes, providing timely, safe, and professional transportation for passengers. The role requires excellent customer service, compliance with safety standards, and support for the company’s reputation for reliable transportation. Drivers pick up and drop off passengers at designated stops, communicate schedule changes and disruptions, assist passengers as needed, and share route and schedule information. They conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, follow applicable traffic laws and company policies, maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness and fluid levels, report maintenance issues and incidents, coordinate with dispatch, adapt routes when needed, and accurately log trips, mileage, and incidents using company systems.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement.
Clean driving record and adherence to company drug and alcohol policies.
Strong knowledge of traffic laws and driving safety practices.
Familiarity with navigation tools and route scheduling.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to sit and drive for extended periods.
Ability to assist passengers with mobility needs and handle luggage when required.
Availability for shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving shuttle buses or similar commercial vehicles on regular routes.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned shuttle buses on predetermined routes and adhere to schedules.
Pick up and drop off passengers safely and on time at designated stops.
Promptly communicate schedule changes, delays, or disruptions to dispatch and passengers.
Greet passengers, assist with boarding and exiting, respond to inquiries, and provide information about stops, schedules, and policies.
Conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
Follow federal, state, and local traffic laws and company safety policies; monitor passenger seating and use of safety equipment.
Keep the shuttle bus clean and presentable; monitor fuel, oil, and other fluids and refuel as needed.
Promptly report maintenance issues, vehicle wear and tear, and incidents to the operations team.
Maintain communication with dispatch about updates, route changes, and emergencies, and adapt service or reroute as required.
Accurately log trips, mileage, and incidents using company systems.
Assist passengers with mobility needs and handle luggage when required.