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Job Opening Information Bus Driver - Hourly Position

Job Number
25-26 (Bus Driver Hourly) (RePost 10/1)
Application Deadline
11/28/2025
Position Start Date
10/16/2025

Position Title
Bus Driver - Hourly Position
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$25.23-$28.43
Job Description

The Locust Valley Central School District is looking for a Bus Driver - Hourly Position to join our team in providing a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment devoted to helping all students reach their full potential. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Transport children and other passengers to and from school.
  • Learn bus route.
  • Understand and obey all traffic laws.
  • Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
  • Ensure the safety of all students.
  • Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment.
  • Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route.
  • Attend safety meetings as required.

SALARY:

$25.23 - $28.43* Incremental increase depending on relevant driving experience

*pending contract negotiations

Attendance Incentive:  Drivers absent 3 times or less (personal or sick) in each 2 month period over the school year will receive an attendance bonus as follows:

Absent 0-1 days = $200

Absent 2-3 days = $150

CDL Differential:  Valid CDL B license holders who accept CDL Class B assignments are eligible for an end of year differential of $550 (pro-rated for drivers working less than the full school year and/or only working 1 shift).

BENEFITS:

Eligibility requirements:  Health insurance is available to eligible drivers who work 30 or more hours per work week, on as-needed basis.

 

Job Qualifications
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B or CDL C) with “P” & “S” endorsement.
  • Previous experience operating a school bus or van is preferred.
  • One (1) year clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.
Job Category
Transportation
Job Location
Locust Valley Bus Garage

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