School Bus Drivers

School Bus Drivers JobID: 3397

Position Type:

TRANSPORTATION/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

Transportation

Closing Date:

06/30/2026

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School Bus Drivers

Schedule: 7 hours/day; 5 days/week; 10 months /year

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid NJ Class B, CDL License with S & P endorsements
• Good health and sufficient vitality to perform duties assigned.
• Demonstrated aptitude for assigned responsibilities.
• Clean driving record
• Minimum 3 years previous safe driving experience.
• 3 years experience operating a school bus or commercial vehicle.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Obeys all traffic laws. Observes all mandatory State of NJ Regulations for School Buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus. Reports disciplined issues to the proper administrative personnel.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to the assigned bus schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and maintains all required paperwork.
• Notifies the proper administrative personnel in case of mechanical failure and lateness.
• Check bus after every run for students and/or items.
• Pick up/ discharges students only at authorized bus stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
• Performs such duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: $46,176 per year

Benefits:

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:

including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position.

AA/EEO

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),

school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

• Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)