Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation

Cedar Bus Company LLC

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. The role includes performing pre-trip inspections, child checks post-route, and ensuring the vehicle remains within DOT regulations.

No CDL required. We provide paid CDL and passenger endorsement training at $15.97 per hour. Once fully credentialed, drivers receive $17.51 per hour. If you already have a CDL with a Passenger endorsement, your pay starts immediately at $17.51 per hour.

Drivers spend approximately 90-95% of their time on the road, with additional time at sites, training, cleaning, and operational support.

• Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies comply with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons.
• Obey all applicable vehicle and traffic laws.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections of the bus before and after each run and report any defects to management.
• Keep the bus cleaned, fueled, and ensure fluids are topped off.
• Ensure the 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).
• Clean the bus daily and use PPE properly.
• Report disciplinary issues to operations management for appropriate action.
• Assist clients with boarding and disembarking as needed.
• Be flexible and drive other vehicles and routes as required.
• Work collaboratively with monitors, operations staff, and customers.
• Attend periodic safety trainings.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager or their designee.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver license.
• Valid NYS Drivers’ License – CDL Class “C” or higher with passenger endorsement or CLP.
• NYS-DMV 19A qualified (or ability to obtain).
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods and bend to secure wheelchair-bound clients.
• Empathy towards clients.
• Willingness to grow within the company.

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

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind 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 based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Over the past 15 years, our commitment to quality and focus on innovation has allowed us to develop into the largest non-emergency health and human services transporter in New York State. We approach transportation with the understanding that collaboration is crucial to creating a better care delivery model. As an organization, we take great pride in providing individuals with disabilities access to various places in our community through transportation services.