School Bus Driver

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

REPORTING TO: Director of Transportation

HOURS: 8.0 hours per day (10 month position)

CURRENT LOCATION: Transportation Department, 2 Winston Place, Albany, NY 12205

ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 1, 2026

SALARY & BENEFITS: Schedule L per CSEA Contract ($38,525.00 starting salary)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drives a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; good physical condition.

Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Driver License at the time of application. Possession of a license at the time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.