School Bus Driver, Nassau County

Job overview

School Bus Driver is an onsite role based in Garden City, NY, transporting students throughout Nassau County and surrounding areas. The stated pay range is $30–$32 per hour, and the posting advertises a signing bonus. Cathay Express Transportation serves students attending nonpublic and special education programs. The driver transports students safely on approved routes and supports student safety during boarding, travel, and drop-off. Inspections, communication with dispatch, and accurate records help ensure reliable service for students and families.

What you'll do

• Drive district-approved routes and schedules
• complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check every seat after each run
• supervise student loading and unloading and follow authorized-release instructions. Work with assigned attendants, operate wheelchair lifts and secure mobility devices when assigned and trained, communicate incidents and delays to dispatch, maintain required records and vehicle cleanliness, and attend required safety and driving training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school bus driver

full-time

garden city ny

cathay express transportation

nassau county

student transportation

special education

cdl

passenger endorsement

school bus endorsement

$30–$32/hr

signing bonus

paid training

health/dental/vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing bonus, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid training.

Why this role

Requires a valid New York State CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and compliance with Article 19-A. School bus or special-needs transportation experience is preferred.

About the employer

Cathay Express Transportation is hiring for this role. Industry: School and Employee Bus Transportation. Sector: 48.