• School Bus Driver/Cleaner

    Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (Ballston Lake, NY)


    The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is accepting applications for a School Bus Driver/Cleaner. This full-time, split-role position supports both the Transportation Department and the Custodial Department, ensuring safe student transportation and a clean, well-maintained school facility. This position is classified as Non-Competitive under Civil Service, covering both driving and custodial responsibilities.

    Part 1: School Bus Driver (Civil Service – Non-Competitive)

    This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in transporting children to and from school-related activities. A School Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed in carrying out the details of the work. Related duties are performed as required.

    Typical Work Activities:

    + Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special trips

    + Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

    + Reports operational defects to supervisor

    + Instructs children on proper safety procedures

    + Maintains order among passengers

    + Keeps vehicle clean inside and out

    + May operate other district vehicles (e.g., station wagon)

    + May perform minor vehicle maintenance

    + Maintains trip records: mileage, incidents, schedules, and routes

    + Prepares and updates route maps and pickup points

    + Performs related duties as required

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Good knowledge of traffic laws and driving safety

    + Ability to operate a bus under difficult driving conditions

    + Ability to perform minor repairs

    + Ability to follow oral and written instructions

    + Ability to interact positively with children and command respect

    + Mechanical aptitude

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Possession of a valid NYS Certified Driver’s License with “S” (School Bus) endorsement at time of appointment

    + Must be at least 21 years of age

    + Must meet all requirements set by the New York State Commissioner of Education for School Bus Drivers

    Part 2: Cleaner (Civil Service – Non-Competitive)

    This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work follows a well-established routine under the direct supervision of a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent performs related duties as required.

    Typical Work Activities:

    + Dusts and cleans furniture, chairs, desks, and tables

    + Washes windows, walls, woodwork, sinks, and toilets

    + Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and waxes floors using appropriate equipment

    + Collects and disposes of garbage and recyclables

    + Cleans and polishes furniture

    + May operate a district motor vehicle

    + May clean blackboards, whiteboards, and erasers

    + May monitor restrooms and report non-smoking violations

    + Performs other routine cleaning duties as assigned

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment

    + Ability to follow oral and written instructions

    + Ability to work well with others

    + Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job

    Minimum Qualifications (Must meet one of the following):

    + Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR

    + Three months of building cleaning experience; OR

    + Successful completion of a job training or job readiness program

    Work Schedule:

    + Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    + Split between student transportation duties and evening custodial responsibilities

    Compensation & Benefits

    + Competitive hourly wage

    + Health & Dental insurance

    + NYS retirement system

     

    Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces and celebrates diversity.

     

    Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

     

    Position Start Date:09/18/2025

     

    Application Deadline:09/15/2025

     

    Civil Service Title: School Bus Driver