School Van Driver

Tri County Transportation Inc.

You will drive a van on a set route, morning and afternoon, carrying students to and from school. Alongside driving, you are responsible for pre-trip inspections, keeping the vehicle within DOT requirements, checking the vehicle after every route, and managing student behavior safely.

School Van Driver

Company: Tri County Transportation

Location: 145 Sunset Road, Carrolltown, PA 15722

Job Type: Part-time

No CDL required. We provide the training.

• $13.86 an hour
• Part-time. Typically about 22.5 hours a week across a morning and an afternoon route
• Core routes run Monday to Friday during the school day
• Summer work is available but not mandatory
• Supplemental Benefits available
• Driving students in the Cambria Heights School District

You do not need a CDL or previous professional driving experience. We train you.

What the job involves

You will drive a van on a set route, morning and afternoon, carrying students to and from school. Alongside driving, you are responsible for pre-trip inspections, keeping the vehicle within DOT requirements, checking the vehicle after every route, and managing student behavior safely.

Your day

Morning route typically around 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Afternoon route typically around 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a split shift with a break in between. That is about 4.5 hours of paid time a day.

Field trips, sports and activity runs are available on a rotational basis and are optional. They are paid at a separate activity rate.

This may suit you if you are

This position may be a great fit for individuals seeking a predictable part-time schedule during school hours. It may also appeal to those looking for supplemental income, work-life balance, or flexible employment opportunities.

What you need

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• To be 18 or older
• To be dependable about time and comfortable managing students
• To pass an MVR, background check, clearances, a DOT physical and a drug screening

No CDL and no previous experience required. Paid training.

Moving up to a bus

Van drivers here can move into CDL training and drive a full-size bus, which pays more. The company pays for licensing and permit fees. Classroom and behind the wheel training hours are not paid.

What happens after you apply

Driving students is a regulated job, so hiring takes longer than most part-time work

• An MVR review (You will be asked to upload an image of your license in a separate email)
• State and federal background checks. This is currently the longest step
• Child abuse clearance
• A DOT physical and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Federal fingerprinting
• Training and orientation before your first route, about 8 hours, completed while clearances are processing

Most candidates go from application to start in 2 to 2.5 weeks.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Founded in 1964, Tri-County Transportation has spent the last six decades developing an expertise in catering to rural school districts. Tri-County provides a superior level of service to its customer districts through its premium fleet, well-maintained local facilities, and reliable and caring service.