Class B CDL Bus Driver w/ Passenger Endorsement

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Long Beach, CA
Employment Type: Contract Based, W2
Schedule: Full-time or part-time, based on project and VA requirements
Rate: $26.00 $32.00 per hour (dependent on experience, qualifications, and VA approval)

Position Overview
Kaleidoscope Supply Services supports the staffing of this position on behalf of a client company. If selected, you will be employed directly by the clientnot Kaleidoscope, the VA, or the federal government.
This role supports a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) federal contract. You will work alongside VA teams to help deliver services that support veterans and the VAs mission.

About the Role
In this position, you will operate commercial transport vehicles to safely and efficiently move passengers to, from, and between designated facilities. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, exceptional safety standards, and strict adherence to federal and state transportation guidelines while serving veterans and authorized personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers along designated routes according to pre-determined schedules.
• Conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions (checking brakes, lights, tires, and fluid levels).
• Assist passengers during boarding and de-boarding, ensuring proper accommodations for individuals with disabilities or mobility restrictions.
• Maintain clean, compliant, and well-regulated cabin conditions in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and VA workplace safety protocols.
• Accurately log hours, miles, passenger counts, and any vehicle maintenance issues or incidents.
• Adapt driving patterns to account for changing weather, traffic, or construction delays while maintaining communication with dispatch or program supervisors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active California Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B).
• Required Passenger (P) Endorsement; Air Brakes endorsement is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional commercial passenger driving or shuttle operation experience.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiners Certificate (Medical Card).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major recent violations or suspensions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, strong time-management, and safety-first mindset.

Contract Details

• This position supports a federal nonpersonal services contract with the VA.
• The anticipated contract term includes one base year with up to two optional renewal years, subject to funding, performance, and government needs.
• As part of the federal approval process, the VA may review resumes and may request interviews.
• Final placement and start date are contingent upon VA approval.
• While Kaleidoscope Supply Services manages the staffing process, the employer of record will be the client company supporting the VA contract.

Compensation

• Hourly pay: you are paid only for hours worked.
• No paid holidays (holiday pay is not reimbursed by the government for this role).
• No paid time off (PTO) is included.
• Overtime is not permitted unless pre-approved by both the client and the VA.

This compensation structure is standard for federal nonpersonal services contract positions.

Benefits
This type of federal contract does not include government-funded benefits. In alignment with contract requirements and standard industry practices:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are not included
• Retirement plans are not included
• No employer sponsored benefits are offered for this position

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and onboarding or training. Personnel must comply with VA workplace conduct and appearance standards.

Who Is This Role Ideal For
This position is well suited for candidates who:

• Want to support federal work without being a federal employee
• Prefer hourly, contract-based roles
• Are comfortable in structured, compliance focused environments