School Bus and Van Driver

Job Opportunity : Towne Bus LLC A Driver

Towne Bus LLC A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

Join a company that is growing and is not impacted by the economy. Looking for the job that gives you the perfect combo of pay, benefits, and flexibility? You just found it!

Being a Van or School Bus Driver for Towne Bus gives you the pay you deserve, the benefits you need, plus the flexibility to earn more money on the side and run errands. Oh, and the most important part? You get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

Immediate hiring and training at location Holtsville and Medford locations.

What We Offer :

• Split-Shift- Mornings and Afternoons!
• Guaranteed 25-30 hours per week.
• FREE CDL Permit Training.
• $2000 bonus when you train with us and receive your CDL.
• $2,500 sign-on-bonus for any hired fully licensed NY CDL Driver who has an A, B or C license with P & S endorsements.
• $24.50 / hr for Van Driver
• $28.80 / hr for School Bus Driver.
• Earned paid time off / holidays.
• 401k with company match.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Optional dental & vision insurance.

Job Summary

Operate school buses to transport authorized passengers to and from school programs in a safe and timely manner following prescribed route(s).

Assess traffic and road conditions and monitor student behavior and other factors as necessary.

Follow all state and federal traffic laws while operating a vehicle.

Adhere to DOT and state safety and district requirements and standards while operating a yellow school bus.

Maintain proper CDL and state school bus certifications, including adhering to state and federal guidelines regarding criminal, medical, drug test, and driving records.

Assist passengers onto and off the vehicle when necessary.

Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by company standards and state guidelines.

Job Requirements Drivers must be at least 21 with 1 year of driving experience.

NYS CDL A, B with P & S endorsements.

Must have a driver's license to enter CDL permit training (we train you!).

Ability to pass a drug test and background check.

About the Company

Towne Bus is a subsidiary of WE Transport. WE Transport has been a respected Long Island school bus operator since 1959. During the past five decades, we have provided our Nassau and Suffolk customers and more recently Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City customers with transportation for home-to-school, parochial, private, special needs riders, and pre-school children.

WE Transport / Towne Bus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $24.50-$28.80 / hr

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Work Location : On the road

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS : Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.