What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Kensington Bus Company?
Are you a driver or want to be one!? Then we want you to join our team!
About us
Kensington Bus Company is a medium business in transportation and logistics in Somerville, NJ. We are school bus operators and can provide entry level driver training for new School Bus Drivers. Our company culture is a friendly atmosphere with safe, clean buses. We are people oriented, customer-centric and work as an inclusive team.
GET THE TRAINING YOU NEED EARLY, TO SECURE YOUR POSITION BEFORE THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER 2025!
- Train in the classroom to get you prepared before knowledge testing
- Practice driving the school bus to build your confidence before the road testing
- Earn Class B, Passenger and School bus; Theory, Range, and Behind the wheel; ELDT
- Get assistance learning your new routes so you feel comfortable
PERKS
* We offer Great Pay for new and expert drivers - Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit
* This is a part-time opportunity, Monday-Friday, 6am-9am and 1:30pm-4:30pm
* We offer constant and steady work, year round
* Nights, Weekends, and school holidays off
* All our vehicles are in excellent condition
Core Responsibilities
Day to day - provide safe reliable transportation
We can train you to upgrade to a commercial driver's license and how to maintain a CDL
Turn in paperwork weekly to shop and dispatch office at 55 Loeser Ave in Somerville NJ
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
* must be 21 years of age or older
* minimum 3 years of regular car driving experience
* pre employment screening and background check
Transparent Salary
* $27 an hour, 6 hours per day paid based on school calendar requirements for Big bus
* $24 an hour, 6 hours per day paid based on school calendar requirements for Small bus
* Charter routes available as extra work
BENEFITS
* Health insurance plan - minimum essential coverage available to all employees
* 401K Retirement benefit
* Sick days - paid up to 40 hours of NJ Earned sick leave per year
* Snow Day Insurance - paid up to 3 days of missed work due to school closure
* Paid Safety Meetings
* Corporate discounts
* Pay advance
* $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus
Call in or come in to apply summer office hours are from 7a -12pm
www.kensingtonbus.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Split shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- are you over 21 years of age?
- Are you available to work all weekdays, from 6am-9am to drive the children from home into school, and from 1:30pm-4:30pm to drive the children back home from school?
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NJ Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Somerville, NJ 08876: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27