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Company Description: Consolidated Bus Transit is New York City's premier school bus company. We've been in the student transportation industry for over fifty years. We provide courteous, reliable, and safe transportation services throughout the New York City area. At CBT, we consider every rider, employee, and community a valuable part of our family. Our staff truly changes the transportation industry. Sign-on bonus: $3,000.00 bonus for actively certified Board of Education drivers after 6 months of continuous employment Everyday Duties: Transport students to and from schools (and other locations) in a safe, courteous, and timely manner Maintain a sanitary, safe, and professional environment within the bus (bus operators are provided with matrons/school bus attendants pending route) Perform daily pre-trip inspection and checks for sleeping children on the vehicle (you are likely to receive the same vehicle daily) Maintain healthy relationships with dispatchers to communicate conduct, emergencies, or any matters which require supervisory attention Benefits for Full-Time Drivers: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Benefits Paid Time Off Vacation Days Driver Union (854 & 1181) Competitive Salary Safety Bonus $200 Referral Bonus - every new and all CDL Driver(s) you bring Overtime available (upon request) Requirements: 21 years of age New York State-issued commercial driver's license - Contact us to discuss your options if you need a commercial driver's license. For out-of-state licensees, transfer the license to New York State license. Afterward, please provide an abstract from the previous state. Required to pass a DOT physical Required to pass drug screening Required to pass a Dept. of Education initial screening Address: 68 Snediker Avenue Brooklyn NY 11207 Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00 up to $23.97 per hour Veterans are Encouraged to Apply! Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities: Receiving communications from company dispatcher. Driving to the scene of a vehicle breakdown or accident. Interacting with the customer to find out the nature of the problem. Performing roadside vehicle diagnostics. Performing minor repairs. Jump-starting vehicles, changing tires and reconnecting vehicle parts. Suggesting a course of action. Connecting the damaged vehicle to the truck with a chain, winch or steering block. Towing the vehicle to an authorized service station or junkyard. Reporting to base and completing paperwork.