POSITION:  School Bus Drivers                                               

EFFECTIVE:  Immediately

ASSIGNMENT:  Transportation Department 

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING:  Continuous

GENERAL INFMORMATION: All Bus Drivers must meet certain requirements imposed by both the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) and the New York State Education Department.  Individuals must possess a NYDMV Commercial License (Class B) license.  Individuals who do not have a Class B license, may be eligible for Bus Driver training free of charge.  During the training process, individuals earn minimum wage.  Information about paid training is listed here:

• New York State Driver’s License - All individuals must possess a New York State Driver’s license prior to any training provided by the District.
• NYSDMV Commercial License (Class B) Learner Permit - All individuals must possess a NYSDMV Commercial Driver Learner Permit prior to any on-the-road training provided by the District.  This is issued by the NYSDMV after successful completion of a written exam.  Further information about the exam may be obtained here:  https://dmv.ny.gov/get-cdl.  The cost is $10 and is paid by the applicant.  Upon successful completion of the test, and acceptance of a position with the District, the cost of the test is reimbursed by the District
• New York State Department of Transportation Physical Examination – The District schedules and pays for the physical examination.
• Drug Test – The District schedules and pays for the drug test.
• 30 hour – New York State Education Course – This 30-hour course is offered free of charge by the Niskayuna Central School District.
• 10 hour - Pre-Service Course - This 30 hour course is offered free of charge by the Niskayuna Central School District
• Road Test – The District assists in scheduling the road test with NYSDMV.  The cost is $40 and is paid by the applicant.  Upon successful completion of the test (resulting in the issuance of the Class B License) and acceptance of a position with the District, the cost of the test is reimbursed by the District.