School Bus Driver, Part-Time (Posting #267-24) at New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Newark, NJ
About the Job
School Bus Drivers, Part-Time
(Posting #267-24)
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), has an immediate need for five (5) qualified individuals to fill part-time Bus Driver positions at the Office of Education, DCF Regional School, Essex Campus, located in Newark, NJ.
The Bus Drivers, under the direction of a supervisor in the Department of Children and Families, operate a light duty passenger bus; carry out pickup and/or delivery of passenger assignments; perform related work as required. These positions operate 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: Ability to physically lift, move and position clients as needed.
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 also indicate on your resume if you possess a valid New Jersey CDL with P & S Endorsements. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for these positions.
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:
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 , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at:
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.