Bus Driver Part-Time

The role

You will transport students to and from school, field trips, and athletic events. You will also conduct vehicle safety inspections and maintain an orderly atmosphere on the bus.

What you will do

• Transport students to and from school, on field trips, and to athletic events safely and punctually in all weather conditions.
• Conduct legally mandated pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections daily, filling out the required condition reports.
• Maintain a respectful, orderly atmosphere on the bus and report any disciplinary issues to the administration.
• Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, federal transit regulations, and New Jersey Department of Education safety guidelines.
• Participate in scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills and handle rare emergency situations calmly.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside, monitor fuel and fluid levels, and report mechanical defects immediately to the Auxiliary Services and Transportation Coordinator.

Required qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or A with active Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Provide a clean driving record spanning the last 3 to 5 years, with no at-fault major accidents or serious moving violations.
• Pass the mandatory New Jersey Criminal History Review (fingerprinting) and background check required for school employees.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, vision screening, and routine federal drug and alcohol screenings.
• Willingness to complete the state-mandated New Jersey Office of School Bus Safety student interaction and safety training updates twice per year.
• A patient demeanor, excellent communication skills, and an explicit comfort level interacting with children, parents, and educators.
• Sitting for extended periods while operating the vehicle.
• Assisting students with boarding, exiting, or securing belongings if necessary.
• Stepping up and down bus stairs regularly and occasionally lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• retirement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

Before you apply

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass the mandatory New Jersey Criminal History Review (fingerprinting) and background check.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, vision screening, and routine federal drug and alcohol screenings.

About the company

Newark Academy is an independent school community.