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:02/01/2025