- Type:School Districts
- Salary/Pay Rate:$28.39/hour
- Posted Date:11/09/2026
- Deadline to Apply:11/19/2026
We’re Hiring! IN PERSON INTERVIEWS ON 11/19/2026.
Job Description
This position involves responsibility for the safe operation of a school bus or other authorized school vehicle in transporting students and other authorized passengers to and from school, school activities and other designated locations. The incumbent is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and for maintaining the safety and appropriate conduct of passengers while in transit. The work includes performing required vehicle inspections, following assigned routes and schedules and complying with applicable federal and New York State laws, rules, regulations and safety requirements governing pupil transportation. Incidental duties related to school bus operations may be performed between scheduled runs, and other work may be assigned when not operating a school bus, provided such duties are occasional and generally limited to routine or basic tasks. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements. Does related work as required.
Operates a school bus or other authorized school vehicle on assigned routes and schedules to transport students and other authorized passengers to and from schools, school activities and other designated locations; Conducts required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and reports mechanical defects, safety concerns or other conditions requiring attention; Observes applicable traffic laws, pupil transportation regulations, safety procedures and established school district policies while operating the vehicle; Supervises the loading and unloading of passengers and assists in ensuring that students enter, ride and exit the vehicle safely; Maintains appropriate order and discipline among passengers and reports behavioral or safety concerns in accordance with established procedures; Instructs or reminds students of applicable school bus safety practices and participates in required emergency evacuation and safety drills; Checks the vehicle at the completion of each run or trip to ensure that no passengers or personal belongings remain on the vehicle; Maintains required records and reports relating to mileage, routes, vehicle condition, incidents, accidents and other transportation activities; Reports accidents, incidents, delays, route problems and other unusual circumstances to appropriate personnel; May assist passengers requiring assistance entering, exiting or riding the vehicle and may secure wheelchairs and other mobility equipment in accordance with established procedures; May perform routine cleaning and other minor incidental duties associated with the care and operation of the vehicle; May perform occasional courier, delivery or basic laboring duties between scheduled transportation assignments.
Good knowledge of the safe operation of motor vehicles used for pupil transportation; working knowledge of applicable traffic laws, safety rules and regulations governing school bus operations and pupil transportation; skill in the safe operation of a school bus or other authorized school (over) -2- vehicle; ability to perform required vehicle safety inspections; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to follow assigned routes and schedules; ability to maintain order and respond appropriately to student behavior and emergency situations; ability to maintain simple records and prepare basic reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school personnel and the public; ability to exercise sound judgment; dependability; alertness; patience; tact.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of licensed school bus driving experience
Other Requirements and Information:
1. Candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated at the time of appointment and throughout the duration of employment in this title. The appointing authority shall have the responsibility for the verification of the driver’s license which may be checked throughout the course of employment in this title.
3. Incumbents must satisfy and maintain all applicable requirements for school bus drivers established under Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and Part 6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
4. Incumbents must satisfy and maintain all applicable requirements established under New York State Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education governing school bus drivers and pupil transportation, including applicable physical, medical, training and testing requirements.
5. The appointing authority is responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all applicable federal and New York State laws, rules and regulations governing school bus driver qualifications and pupil transportation. *This reflects a retitling of School Bus Driver I and School Bus Driver
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
- $28.39 Per Hour (as of 11/12/2026)
- 30 hour work week
How to Apply:
https://forms.gle/J6X3F511EUc3PkcJA
Interview Schedule:
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Deadline 11/19/2026