School Bus Driver

• Qualifications: Clean NYS drivers license/record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Salary: Starting at $22.20 per hour with benefits and NYS retirement

• Comments: Paid training is provided; contact the Transportation Department at (518) 824-5660 for more information.

• Substitute Bus Drivers - $28.25 per hour (no benefits)

School bus drivers can look forward to:

• School vacations and summers off

• Competitive hourly rates

• Wearing jeans to work

• A work schedule that leaves time for free time

• Holidays off and weekends free

• Excellent benefits for permanent employees

• Eligibility for NYS Retirement System

• Job security -- Good drivers are always in demand

Job Qualifications

Qualifications: Clean NYS drivers license/record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

School Bus Driver duties and responsibilities

A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from school. As such, a School Bus Driver should be free of any traffic or criminal violations and should have an authoritative, yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws. In your job description, it is important to list the responsibilities and duties of the School Bus Driver position, which may include the following:

• Transport children and other passengers to and from school

• Obey all traffic laws

• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times

• Ensure the safety of all students

• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed

• Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment

• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

• Attend safety meetings as required

Position Start Date:11/01/2024

Application Deadline:12/01/2024