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Milford, CT · On-site

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A transportation driver is a vehicle driver in the transportation industry. Some sectors in which these drivers may work include trucking, transit, ground transportation for cargo or passengers, and scenic and sightseeing transportation. In this role, you may transport people to sporting events or on tours, or you may work in the transit department for a city or organization, transporting commuters in a bus. You can also work as a non-emergency medical transporter. Your general duties and responsibilities vary based on where you work and what you transport.

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To thrive as a Transportation Driver, you need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and sometimes specialized vehicle certifications (like CDL) is often required. Reliability, customer service skills, and attention to detail help drivers build trust and ensure timely, safe deliveries. These skills are crucial for maintaining safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction in a demanding and dynamic environment.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Driver job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,850 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Student Transportation Driver

Cheshire, CT • On-site

Cheshire Public Schools
Education Programs Administration • 11 - 50 employees
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$21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
8/21/2026
Location:
Transportation
Date Available:
Available Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
40 Hours/Week
DESCRIPTION:
The Student Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting students Kindergarten through 12th grade to and from school following established routes. They may also transport students and faculty to field trips, sporting events, job shares or other special events. Drivers must comply with all bus operating laws and be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule. They must ensure that their vehicles are safely operating properly each day. Drivers are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Transport students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with established bus routes and all bus operating laws.
  2. Read and understand bus route sheet and follow instructions.
  3. Communicate effectively with passengers, parents and school officials.
  4. Use the two-way radio to communicate with the Transportation Office.
  5. Complete pre and post trip inspections, report any mechanical deficiencies and properly maintain the DVIR.
  6. Enforce bus safety rules and maintain control of the students in the vehicle. Any incident that is difficult to control must be reported to the Transportation Office.
  7. Ensure that all students are secure in seatbelts or car seats while they are in the vehicle whenever the vehicle is so equipped.
    1. Driver may have to assist students in and out of seatbelts, harnesses, car seats or any other child restraint device, if necessary.
    2. Assist physically challenged students/ wheel chair students, if necessary.
  8. Inspect vehicles after each route for "sleeping" students and items left by students.
  9. Substitute as a Transportation Aide for a student, if necessary.

SCHOOL YEAR: 180 school days plus reduced summer hours are available.
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: STV/Bus driver with CDL B with P and S endorsement or Class D with V endorsement. Candidate must pass background check and DOT physical and drug test. Must maintain a commercial driver's medical certificate and pass continuous random drug tests. There is a 120 working day probationary period. Experience transporting K-12 students preferred.
SALARY: Starting wage for STV/Bus Driver with CDL with P and S endorsement - $21.75/hour. Student Van Driver with Class D with V endorsement - $18.10/hour.
TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp
Cheshire Public School reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the closing date,

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