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Job Opening Information Head School Bus Driver

Application Deadline
10/10/2025
Position Start Date
11/3/2025

Position Title
Head School Bus Driver
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
per contract
Job Description

Head School Bus Driver

10-month position, 8 Hours/day, 40 hours/week

An exam for this title will be held at a future date. Appointments will be provisional prior to receiving exam results.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the School Transportation Director assists in coordinating and directing the actions of school bus drivers.  A small degree of latitude is exercised by the employee in implementing and carrying out established policies of the transportation program. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates a School Bus on a Regular Route
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of bus routes & schedules
  • Assigns Drivers to regular and special field trips
  • May interview prospective drivers and recommend them to supervisor for hiring
  • Maintains trip records and prepares transportation reports including accident reports, bus mileage & fuel usage.
  • May train new drivers,
  • Checks on the cleanliness and operation of buses, keeps a continuing check on the maintenance and operation of all school district buses.
  • May assist in preparing transportation budget estimates and recommendations.
  • May advise the transportation supervisor of road hazards which may necessitate school closings.
  • Other duties as assigned by transportation supervisor.

 

SALARY: per contract

 

 

Waterloo School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence.   

Civil Service Title
Head School Bus Driver
Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:      

  • Five (5) years of experience in the operation of school buses or other large automotive equipment
  • Possession of the appropriate license to operate a school bus (CDL), issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment with “S” (school bus) endorsement.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Excellent knowledge of current New York State Motor Vehicle Laws, rules, and regulations as applied to the operation of school buses.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships between drivers, parents, principals, and children.
  • Ability to make oral and written reports and the ability to speak effectively
  • Physical condition commensurate with the position
Application Procedure

Please apply online via Seneca County Civil Service:

https://seneca-portal.mycivilservice.com  Please make sure to choose Waterloo School as the municipality you are applying for.

Job Category
Transportation
Job Location
Transportation

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