Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation

Cedar Bus Company LLC offers a rewarding career as a Transportation Driver. Travelers transport clients safely from pickup to destination. You will perform pre‑trip inspections, post‑route child checks, maintain DOT compliant vehicles, and receive paid training to obtain a CDL if required. Training is paid at $16 per hour. Once credentialed you will be paid a minimum $17.51 per hour, with a maximum of $18.00 per hour depending on licensing.

If you already possess a CDL with Passenger endorsement, pay starts at $17.51 per hour.

• Safely transport clients to and from programs in the morning and afternoon runs.
• Obey all applicable vehicle and traffic laws.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and report any defects to management.
• Keep the bus clean, fueled, and properly maintained, topping off fluids as needed.
• Ensure safety of all clients, including securing wheelchair‑bound clients and operating the wheelchair lift.
• Keep routes updated and inform dispatch of any issues (e.g., running behind schedule).
• Assist clients with boarding and alighting the bus.
• Assist with cleaning the bus daily and use PPE appropriately.
• Report all disciplinary issues to operations management.
• Work as a member of a team—including monitors, operations staff, and customers.
• Attend scheduled safety trainings.
• Remain dependable and punctual.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or manager.

Typical Monday‑through‑Friday schedule; this is a split‑shift position with AM runs in the morning and PM runs into the evening. Weekend work may be requested as needed. Drivers spend 90–95% of their time on the road; other duties include site visits, training, cleaning, and general support.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and a NYS driver’s license – CDL Class “C” or higher with passenger endorsement (or CLP). Paid training is offered if you do not yet have this.
• NYS‑DMV 19A qualified (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Valid DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pull and push 250lb and lift up to 50lb.
• Ability to sit for long periods and bend to secure wheelchair‑bound clients.
• Empathy toward clients.
• Willingness to grow within the company.

• Experience in transportation industry.
• Experience with transportation, logistics, or navigation software.
• Experience using electronics and tablets.
• Experience transporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• First aid qualification.

Beacon Mobility is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.