Sub Driver Trainee

About the role

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support.

Responsibilities

This position provides assistance to transport individuals with developmental disabilities by operating safely and courteously, various types of vans and buses through heavy or light city and highway traffic, in all conditions and following all rules and regulations.

As a Sub Driver Trainee, you will participate in a paid training program to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The program includes preparation for the written permit test and provides tools and resources for the road test to turn that permit into a license. During training, you will work flexible hours Monday through Friday, 20‑25 hours per week (no weekends or major holidays). Upon earning a valid CDL, you can advance to a full‑time Driver role with enhanced rates, quarterly incentives, bonus programs, and uniforms.

Requirements

• Ability to follow directions, communicate, perform simple math functions, and know basic weights and measures
• Valid NYS Class D License
• Ability to train and pass CDL Permit and License (B or C)
• At least 5 years of active driving experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Available to work out of Albany and Niskayuna locations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pay

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible scheduling Monday through Friday, 20‑25 hours per week; no weekends or major holidays.