School Bus Driver Van Trans - Bronx

Van Trans LLC

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

If you are looking for the job that gives you the perfect combo of Pay, Benefits, & Flexibility, you just found it!

Being a School Bus and Van Drivers gives you the pay you deserve, the benefits you need, plus the flexibility to earn more money on the side or run errands.

Oh, and the most important part? You can positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

Van Trans is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers for our Bronx location.

What We Offer: FLEXIBILITY

• Split-Shift- Mornings and Afternoons.
• Use mid-day time as YOU need it.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• FREE Training to prepare for CDL Permit.
• $2,000 Sign-on-Bonus when you train with us and receive your CDL.
• $2,500 Sign-on-Bonus for any hired fully licensed NY CDL Driver who has an A, B or C license with P & S endorsements.
• Starting Rate: $23.00 per hour
• Earned Paid time off/Holidays.
• 401k with company match.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Optional Dental & Vision insurance.

Job Summary

• Operate school buses to transport authorized passengers to and from school programs safely and promptly following prescribed route(s).
• Assess traffic and road conditions and monitor student behavior and other factors as necessary.
• Follow all state and federal traffic laws while operating a vehicle. Adhere to DOT and state safety and district requirements and standards while operating a yellow school bus.\Maintain proper CDL and state school bus certifications, including adhering to state and federal guidelines regarding criminal, medical, drug test, and driving records.
• Assist passengers onto and off the vehicle when necessary.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by company standards and state guidelines.

Job Requirements Drivers must be at least 21 with 1 year driving experience

• NYS CDL A, B with P & S endorsements
• Must have a driver's license to enter CDL permit training (we train you!)
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check

About the Company Van Trans a subsidiary of WE Transport. WE Transport has been a respected Long Island school bus operator since 1959. During the past five decades, we have provided our Nassau and Suffolk customers - and more recently Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City customers - with transportation for home-to-school, parochial, private, special needs riders, and pre-school children.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate Starts at $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a CDL permit or license with passenger and school bus endorsements?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.