CDL Driver

Company: Beacon Mobility
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Cedar Bus Company LLC Embark on a rewarding career journey with us – a company proudly recognized as one of the Business to Work for in 2025! The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting clients in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the organizational mission and vision and in compliance with company policy, state and federal DOT regulations and applicable laws. Specific responsibilities include driving company vehicles, interacting with clients, program personnel, and client support staff in the field, communicating with dispatch in a clear and concise manner, and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in the field. This position generally follows a typical Monday through Friday work week and is considered a split shift position with AM runs in the morning and PM runs in the afternoon into the evening. However, there are some situations that would dictate otherwise as required by customer demand such as charters, med runs, or shuttle runs. This has the potential to include weekend work per request. Pay Rate: $17.51 Per hour Working Conditions: Varied, per the nature of this job, drivers can expect to spend 90-95% of their time on the road. Other time spent will be at the site location, training, cleaning and assisting the operation as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: •Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies are in compliance with company, state and federal regulations. •Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons •Obey all applicable vehicle and traffic laws •Perform pre and post trip inspections of the bus before and after each run and report any defects to management •Ensure that the bus is kept cleaned and fueled as well as fluids being topped off •Ensure safety of all clients. This includes securing wheelchair bound clients as well as operating the wheelchair lift. •Keep your routes updated and dispatch abreast of any issues that may arise (e.g. running behind schedule) •Clean bus daily and proper usage of PPE •Report all disciplinary issues to operations management so appropriate measures can be taken •Assist clients with getting on and off the bus as needed •Be flexible and drive other vehicles and routes as needed •Work as a member of a team – with monitors, operations staff, and customers •Attend periodic regular safety trainings •Must be dependable and punctual •All other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager and/or his or her designee. Required Qualifications: •High School Diploma/GED •Must possess driver license •Valid NYS Drivers’ License – CDL Class “C” or higher with passenger endorsement or CLP •Be at least 21 years of age •Have a valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one •Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. •Ability to sit for long periods of time and bend to secure wheelchair bound clients •Ability to display empathy towards clients •Willingness to submit to background check •Willingness to grow within the company Preferred Qualifications •Applicable transportation industry experience •Experience with transportation, logistics, or navigation software •Experience using electronics and tablets •Experience in transporting individuals who have developmental disabilities •First aid qualified 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. Over the past 15 years, our commitment to quality and focus on innovation has allowed us to develop into the largest non-emergency health and human services transporter in New York State. We approach transportation with the understanding that collaboration is crucial to creating a better care delivery model. As an organization, we take great pride in providing individuals with disabilities access to various places in our community through transportation services.

Keywords: Beacon Mobility, Niagara Falls , CDL Driver, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Niagara Falls, New York