Bus Drivers

School Bus Drivers

• Qualifications: Clean NYS drivers license/record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bus Drivers - $29.50 per hour without benefits

• Permanent Drivers starting at $25.32 per hour, with benefits

• Paid training is provided; contact the Transportation Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information.

School bus drivers can look forward to:

• School vacations and summers off

• Competitive hourly rates

• Wearing jeans to work

• A work schedule that leaves time for free time

• Holidays off and weekends free

• Eligibility for NYS Retirement System

• Job security -- Good drivers are always in demand

Job Qualifications

Qualifications: Clean NYS drivers license/record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

School Bus Driver duties and responsibilities

A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from school. As such, a School Bus Driver should be free of any traffic or criminal violations and should have an authoritative, yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws. In your job description, it is important to list the responsibilities and duties of the School Bus Driver position, which may include the following:

• Transport children and other passengers to and from school

• Obey all traffic laws

• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times

• Ensure the safety of all students

• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed

• Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment

• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

• Attend safety meetings as required

Application Deadline:09/30/2026