Omnibus Operator (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools · Newark, NJ · 11 mo ago
Management$41k–$43k/yrFull-time
Qualifications And Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and B Class with Passenger Endorsement with S (School Bus).
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Drives motor vehicle and transports persons on established routes, on field or athletic trips, sightseeing tours, or to various destinations.
- Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
- Checks vehicles for operating safety and gas/oil/battery/water levels before departure.
- Provides assistance to passengers onto and off vehicles.
- Maintains discipline among persons.
- May assist passengers in loading/unloading baggage/packages from vehicle.
- Prepares reports and maintains log of vehicle operation.
- May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Performs other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of the care, maintenance, and competent/safe/efficient operation of vehicles including cleaning, lubricating, servicing of batteries, care of tires, and minor repair procedures.
- Knowledge of State Motor Vehicle regulations.
- Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of vehicles.
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to perform tasks after explanations and/or demonstrations.
- Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled/safe manner.
- Ability to check, clean, service, and make minor and emergency repairs to vehicles.
- Ability to keep records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in American Sign Language or Braille sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
Salary, Employment Period & Union Affiliation
Salary Range: $41,406 - $42,630*
Employment Period: Ten (10) Month
Union Affiliation: Local 617
Pending salary negotiations
How To Apply
North Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: July 22, 2025
Closing Date: August 4, 2025 or open until filled