Bus Driver - Per Diem

Position Overview

Franklin School, an innovative coeducational high school in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Bus Driver to transport community members safely to and from their designated locations, as well as report any concerns or issues pertaining to the buses.

Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a clean CDL Class A or B license (no traffic citations or accidents in the last 3 years)
• Must have the necessary endorsements to drive a school bus in Jersey City, New Jersey, and New York City
• 19-A certification qualifications are required
• Must have excellent communication skills
• If contacted for an interview, must provide a recent copy (within 1 week of the interview) of his/her DMV driving abstract
• Must maintain the bus log book and complete pre and post-inspection of the buses daily
• Must provide a DMV driving abstract every 6 months to confirm status of driving record
• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience driving a school bus
• At times will have to cover the entrances of the school as Security when there are no scheduled bus runs

Qualifications

• Transport passengers (students/employees) to and from designated locations in the afternoons/evenings
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Ensure safety of all passengers when on the bus
• Required to maintain an orderly, safe environment while transporting passengers
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route and follow all additional required school bus policies

Compensation

Commensurate with experience: $20-$25/hour