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Van Driver

Part-time

First Student (school bus)

Prattsburgh, NYPart-time$20/hrPosted 3mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Prattsburgh, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License For At Least 3 Years

Job overview

First Student (school bus) is hiring a Van Driver. The Van Driver role in Prattsburgh, NY involves safely transporting students to and from school, using company technology to follow routes, conducting vehicle inspections, and assisting students with boarding and exiting, while receiving paid CDL training and a guaranteed minimum of four work hours per day.

Key focus areas include Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections, Assist students with boarding and exiting the vehicle, and Drive students to and from school safely.

Important skills include Communication, English Proficiency, and Vehicle Inspection.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationEnglish ProficiencyVehicle Inspection

Qualifications

At Least 21 Years OldValid Driver’s License for at Least 3 YearsDrug Screen and Physical RequiredEnglish Proficiency

Full job description

Now Hiring Part Time Van Drivers - Prattsburgh, NY

Why join as a Van Driver? For many reasons

  • $20.00/HR- starting wage; depending on experience

  • No experience necessary! We train!

  • Paid CDL training

  • Minimum 4 hours guarantee

  • Paid holidays

  • Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!

  • No nights or weekends About the Van Driver Position

  • Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely

  • Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes

  • Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections

  • Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the vehicle.

Van Driver Qualifications:

  • Good verbal communication skills
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
  • Be subject to a drug screen and physical

*Conditions apply. See location for details.

Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

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