School Bus Driver

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking full-time School Bus Drivers for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract. The School Bus Driver operates a school bus and transports students safely in accordance with Company policy and local, county, state, and federal laws.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• $23.60 per hour (during training and charter rate)
• $34.00 per hour (after training)

(Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale)

Benefits include:

• CDL/ new hire training available.
• Full time employment with work year-round – not just during the school year!
• Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week.
• Personal Time off (PTO): 5 PTO days annually.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, sickness & accident, long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Ability to advance your career.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

• Safely operate a vehicle on an assigned route in transporting passengers to and from designated locations, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain, read, and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any changes. Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignments and extra trips.
• Properly care for the assigned vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the company to ensure safety, minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
• Operate the two-way communication equipment correctly and according to company policy.
• Inspect each vehicle before, during and after each trip using correct procedures and completes all necessary forms and reports. Operate the vehicle and stops to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
• Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated, as well as check for lost items.
• Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to company standards, neat grooming and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, and passengers; always promoting company goodwill.
• Control emergency situations in proper manner.
• Control vehicle keys, pre-trip and post-trip forms while in possession, and turns in to dispatch as required by your supervisor.
• Successfully complete driving skills evaluation.
• Attend all required in-service training, company required safety meetings and training, and any other required meetings.
• Ability to comply with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle.
• Immediately report every accident, no matter how insignificant the accident may appear.
• Accurately maintain proper shift documentation reports, and records.
• Follow the correct end-of-shift procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibit both written and spoken communication skills and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read a map and possess knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be hospitable, guest/customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): 100% of time is spent in the field.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Must possess a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a Class B or higher Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a licensed motor vehicle operator with no suspensions or revocations within the last three (3) years.
• Must meet the requirements to attain and maintain a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card.
• Must obtain Passenger and School Bus endorsements as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain a valid School Bus Certificate as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as G.E.D. preferred.
• At least one (1) year of previous professional driving experience which can be confirmed with your previous employer preferred.
• Previous bus or other heavy duty vehicle driving experience preferred.

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• Work outside or in a vehicle 90% of the time. Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations with moderate noise.
• Frequently sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Perform physical activities that require…