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Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Providence area location in West Warwick, RI . Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$1K/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Jacksonville, FL location. Motorcoach bus driving experience is required. Every day is different at our Jacksonville location with our ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Quincy, MA · On-site

$250 - $350/day

Charter Bus Driver Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Braintree and Chelsea, MA locations. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and ...

Martz Bus

Bus Cleaner

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

Martz Bus, a leader in motor coach transportation, is currently accepting applications for the position of Night Shift Bus Cleaner for our St. Petersburg, Florida location. Martz Bus is family owned ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Leonardo, NJ · On-site

$200 - $300/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Braintree, MA · On-site

$250 - $350/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Braintree and Chelsea, MA locations. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports teams.

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$200 - $300/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Baltimore, MD location. Motorcoach Bus Driving experience is required. Out of state & overnight charter driver experience is a plus.

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$80K - $100K/hr

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Providence area location in West Warwick, RI . Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$200 - $300/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Hoboken, New Jersey depot outside of the Lincoln Tunnel. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Chelsea, MA

$250 - $350/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Braintree and Chelsea, MA locations. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports teams.

Academy Bus

Diesel Bus Mechanic

Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site

$29 - $34/hr

Academy Bus is seeking an experienced Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses. Familiar ...

Middledorf Bus Company

Bus Driver

Clinton, MD

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$200 - $300/day

Charter Bus Driver Academy Bus has part-time Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include ...

Middledorf Bus Company

Bus Driver

Clinton, MD

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers' well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

Academy Bus

Diesel Bus Mechanic

Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site

$29 - $34/hr

Academy Bus is seeking an experienced Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses. Familiar ...

Middledorf Bus Company

Bus Driver

Clinton, MD

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers' well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

Cheese Bus Inc

Bus Driver *TM Bus Miami Inc*

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

Brown Bus

School Bus Driver

Nampa, ID · On-site

School Bus Driver If you're looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day ...

Academy Bus

Charter Bus Driver

Durham, NC

$200 - $300/day

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Durham location. **MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF BUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE** Every day is different with our unique clients which include ...

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Charter Bus Driver

Charter Bus Driver

Academy Bus

West Warwick, RI • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Academy Bus rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 14 rated coach operators

Job description

Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Providence area location in West Warwick, RI.
Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports teams.
$5000 SIGN ON BONUS and earn $80,000-$100,000 per year plus tips!
Shifts:
  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers:
  • Earn $80,000-$100,000 per year
  • Tips!
  • $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
  • Paid meals on overnight trips
  • Paid training
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Quarterly and annual safety bonus
  • Uniforms
  • New equipment
  • Electronic logs and DVIR systems
  • 24 hour maintenance and dispatch teams

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
  • Supplemental coverages
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Bus Driver Requirements:
  • CDL
  • Passenger Endorsement
  • Airbrake Endorsement
  • Good Driving Record

*Benefits, Sign On Bonus and PTO Available for Full Time Employees
Academy is an EEO
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