Bus Driver - Bergen and Passaic County Local Routes

Bus Driver - Bergen and Passaic County Local Routes

Job Category: Drivers

Requisition Number: BUSDR001861

Posted: April 3, 2026

Full-Time

Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Description

Academy Bus is now hiring CDL drivers to operate public transit buses in Bergen and Passaic County, New Jersey.

Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best operations, dispatch, and maintenance teams in the transportation industry.

***WALK IN NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY***

Pay is up to $27.60 per hour with a $5000 sign on bonus. Every Friday is Pay Day!

Paid training, paid time off, paid holidays, and supplemental pay. Full benefits available, including FREE medical benefits for the full-time employee.

Full-time and part-time. All shifts available.

Pay

• $23.00 per hour
• $27.60 per hour (up to 40 hours when benefits are waived)
• Time and Half on 6th/7th day
• $5000 sign on bonus (Full-time with CDL)

Benefits

• FREE MEDICAL PLAN (Free for the full-time employee. Coverage is available for spouse and dependents.)
• FREE LIFE INSURANCE (Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children up to age 26.)
• 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH ($0.50 per $1.00 up to $1400 per year.)
• Dental, Vision and Prescription plans available
• Additional life, accident, hospital, short term disability and long term disability coverage available
• PAID TIME OFF AND HOLIDAYS
• FREE UNIFORMS (plus annual replacement vouchers)
• Paid training
• Service awards and bonuses
• Quarterly and annual safety bonuses

Requirements

• CDL
• Passenger Endorsement
• No airbrake restrictions
• Valid DOT medical card
• Must pass a DOT drug screen
• Subject to a background check and review of driving record

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.