School Bus Driver, Part-Time (Posting #248-24)

Job Description

School Bus Driver, Part-Time

(Posting #248-24)

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), has an immediate need for a qualified individual to fill a part-time Bus Driver position at the Office of Education (OOE), DCF Regional School, Bergen Campus, located in Paramus, NJ.

The Bus Driver, under the direction of a supervisor in the Department of Children and Families, operates a light duty passenger bus; carries out pickup and/or delivery of passenger assignments; does related work as required.

This position operates a small (S2) school bus and/or passenger van used to transport students to and from school.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle.

NOTE: Requires the ability to operate a small (S2) school bus. Must be able to physically lift and position students, as necessary.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus (P & S) Endorsements issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

NOTE: Please provide a copy of your valid New Jersey CDL with P & S endorsements and also indicate on your resume that you possess a valid New Jersey CDL with P & S Endorsements. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this position.

SALARY: $23.22/hour. Position offers paid:

• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Holidays
• Retirement Plan
  
  

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume and valid New Jersey CDL license with P & S endorsements as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.

Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send the file to:

[email protected]

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, e-mail: [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at:

https://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/employment/dcf/

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.