School Bus Driver Job at Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc., Bay Shore, NY

  • Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.
  • Bay Shore, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating a school bus according to an assigned daily schedule while ensuring the vehicle is maintained in proper operating condition at all times. This role includes the safe pickup and drop-off of students, maintaining order and security on the bus, and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Free CDL training is available for qualified candidates.

Salary Range:  
Van: $29.71 per hour
Large Bus: $35.13 per hour
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time; varying shifts based on seniority
Benefits: Medical, paid time off, 401(k)

Responsibilities
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle and on-board equipment.

  • Operate the school bus safely and efficiently to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.

  • Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, regulations, and company policies.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and securely parked bus at all times.

  • Report maintenance or repair needs promptly to a supervisor or dispatch.

  • Maintain schedules and ensure order and proper behavior on the bus.

  • Pick up and transport students according to assigned routes and schedules; take attendance and communicate passenger rules and responsibilities.

  • Provide excellent customer service by safely operating wheelchair lifts and assisting passengers with disabilities during boarding, riding, and exiting, ensuring proper use of on-board restraints.

  • Communicate effectively with dispatch via two-way radio and report behavioral or disciplinary issues as needed.

  • Report hazardous or unsafe conditions along routes and at passenger loading zones, including traffic issues, road hazards, construction, obstructions, and potential criminal activity.

  • Adapt to changing conditions such as weather, traffic delays, accidents, passenger concerns, and route changes.

  • Assist in controlling accident or incident scenes when required.

  • Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

  • Attend all mandatory meetings, including safety training, retraining, and employee meetings.

Knowledge & Skills
  • Ability to operate a school bus in a safe and responsible manner.

  • Knowledge of highway traffic laws and school bus regulations.

  • Ability to work effectively with children, including those with special needs.

  • Familiarity with scheduling systems, procedures, and basic recordkeeping.

  • Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

  • Strong, courteous, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including a DOT medical card and DOT drug screening.

  • Must be at least 23 years of age.

  • No convictions for driving while license is suspended or revoked.

  • Availability to work varying shifts; assignments based on seniority.

  • Commitment to safety, reliability, and professional conduct.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Local area, Shift work

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