School Bus Driver

Description: School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Driver's License with CDL School Bus Driver and Passenger Endorsement.
• Clean driving record for all states and background check clearance.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Pending Final Budget Approval.

Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all NJ State and Federal Laws and Board Policy regarding student transportation.
• Be a reliable person of good moral character who possesses the qualifications and communication skills necessary to perform duties.
• Attend all required bus driver trainings.
• Complete all required driving logs and other required activities for bus maintenance.
• Maintain safety and order on the school bus at all times.
• Must drive bus carefully and in compliance with all traffic laws.
• Follow assigned route and adhere to set schedules.
• Keep assigned bus clean and and fueled.
• Properly operate all assigned equipment.
• Responsible for the safety of school children when loading, unloading and transporting students at all times.
• Report any and all accidents immediately to the school principal and/or business administarator and transportation coordinator.
• Perform related work as required.

Working Conditions: Full time salary plus health benefits

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Selection Procedure: Business Administrator and/or Transportation Coordinator will select candidates for interviews. Driving abstract must be available for review at time of interview.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.