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School Bus Driver

Pioneer Transportation Corp.
Staten Island, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

$5,000 bonus for Class B CDL Drivers with P&S Endorsements!

$4,000 bonus for Class B CDL Drivers without Endorsements!

$3,000 Sign On Bonus and Training for Non-CDL Drivers!

Pioneer Transportation is New York City's premier school bus company. We've been in the student transportation industry for over fifty years. We provide courteous, reliable, and safe transportation services throughout the New York City area. We actively seeking drivers for both our Bronx and Staten Island Locations.

We're proud to announce that our Driver pay and benefits are the best in the industry by far!

  • Industry leading pay, $24.45 - $38.67 per hour
  • 39 weeks of guaranteed pay and paid holidays for all drivers
  • Wage accruals (vacation pay) for drivers of up to 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
  • Additional Christmas or Easter paid wage adjustments after 1 year of service. Both after 2 years of service.
  • Attendance Bonus – 5 additional days of pay
  • Industry leading medical and pension benefits
  • Opportunity to earn additional pay with extra work during school year and summer

Refer DOE Certified Drivers to Pioneer and receive $1000 for every driver that is referred!

Responsibilities

  • Transport students to and from schools (and other locations) in a safe, courteous, and timely manner
  • Maintain a sanitary, safe and professional environment within the bus (bus operators are provided with matrons / school bus attendants pending route)
  • Perform daily pre-trip inspection and checks for sleeping children on the vehicle (you are likely to receive the same vehicle daily)
  • Maintain healthy relationships with dispatchers to communicate conduct, emergencies, or any matters which require supervisory attention

Qualifications

  • 21 years of age
  • New York State issued commercial driver's license (Class B with P & S endorsements) - Contact us to discuss your options if you need a commercial driver's license
  • For out of state licensees, transfer license to New York State license. Afterwards, please provide an abstract from the previous state
  • Required to pass a DOT physical
  • Required to pass drug screening
  • Required to pass criminal background check
  • Veterans Encouraged to Apply!
  • Applicants are eligible to carry over industry tenure for the purposes of computing pay rate and benefits

You may fill out our online application instantly online by visiting www.pioneerbus.com/apply. It will take less than a minute to complete.

About Pioneer Transportation:

Pioneer Transportation is New York City's premier school bus company. We've been in the student transportation industry for over fifty years. We provide courteous, reliable, and safe transportation services throughout the New York City area. We actively seeking drivers for both our Bronx and Staten Island Locations. Apply online today at www.pioneerbus.com

Place of work

Pioneer Transportation

2890 Arthur Kill Road

10309 Charleston

United States of America

About the company

For more than 50 years, Pioneer has been providing safe and reliable transportation to millions of New York City school children. Offering up to a $5,000 sign on bonus and the most competitive pay rates in the industry learn how you can drive with Pioneer today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.45 - $38.67 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Union benefits

Application Question(s):

  • What type of license do you currently hold?

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $39

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