Apply to be a school bus driver at Broadalbin-Perth
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Interested in a career that offers a good work-life balance, job security and leadership opportunities? Consider driving a school bus for the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District.
School bus drivers typically work part-time, in the morning and the afternoon with a long break in between. Interested drivers may decide to cover additional after-school runs and sports or field trips, but otherwise, they can count on weekends, evenings and summers off as well as paid holidays. The schedule offers a lot of flexibility, which may be perfect for a retiree, stay-at-home parent or college student. In fact, the career of “bus driver” scored an 8 out of 10 for work-life balance in a 2016 Best Jobs Rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Bus drivers can also earn competitive hourly wages and may be eligible for health insurance and retirement plans.
The U.S. Department of Labor has projected a 6 percent growth in employment opportunities for bus drivers through 2024. Yet, 62 percent of school districts reported a moderate to desperate shortage of bus drivers in a nationwide survey last year (source: School Bus Fleet magazine). With more job openings and too few drivers to fill them, most school districts are on the hunt for qualified applicants.
In Broadalbin-Perth, the transportation department is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill substitute bus driver positions.
Driving a school bus requires a commercial driver’s license, a clean driving record and the ability to meet additional standards set by New York state. With paid training, the district further prepares its drivers to ensure students’ safety while on the school bus.
Find out if driving for Broadalbin-Perth is right for you. Call the district office at (518) 954-2500, option 5, with questions, or download an application to apply today.