7D Van Driver

Frfsa; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service Association is seeking a reliable and compassionate part-time 7D Van Driver for our Kids Academy & Afterschool Day programs in Fall River, MA. The role runs Monday through Friday from approximately 1:30pm to 4:30pm, with no weekends or major holidays.

The driver will transport children of various ages, assist with car seats and wheelchairs as needed, and ensure safety and adherence to MADOT rules. A value on teamwork and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Professional driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport children according to established safety rules and road regulations.
• Ensure safety equipment is secured and stocked.
• Follow maintenance protocols and report service needs.
• Keep bus interior and exterior clean and free of hazards.
• Maintain daily transportation logs and complete trip inspections.
• Submit weekly trip reports and mileage/gas receipts.

Skills

Child care experience

Professional driving experience

Job description

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate part time (15 hours plus) 7D Van Driver for our Kids Academy & Afterschool Day programs in Fall River, MA. The hours are Monday - Friday from approximately 1:30pm - 4:30pm. No weekends and no major holidays.

Job Summary

The ideal 7D Van Driver is comfortable transporting a wide age range to cover the different program participants. This includes car seats, wheelchairs, etc. as needed to and from the program sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport children according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by MADOT while observing all rules of the road.
• Ensure all required safety equipment is secured and properly stocked.
• Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform either the Assistant Transportation Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator of all service needs.
• Keep exterior clean and interior of bus clean and free of potentially hazardous and sharp materials.
• In the event of sickness/ bodily accidents, clean up impacted areas using the body fluid clean up kits located in the vehicle.
• Ensure that all children are safely seated and have secured seas/seatbelts at all times.
• Monitors orderly entering and exiting of the bus, including helping children on and off bus safely.
• Transports children on a designated route within the time frame identified by the EEC.
• Complete a Daily Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form.
• Submit weekly trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.
• Maintain a daily transportation log (route sheet) that includes drop off/ pick up times and participant attendance.

Education and Experience

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Professional driving experience preferred.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid class D driver’s license for 3 continuous years
• Must be 21+ years old
• A 7D license is required for this position.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified.
• Must possess an ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Candidates must pass CORI, EEC BRC (fingerprinting), CPS (child protective services) background checks.

Must pass a paid, pre-employment physical,drug and alcohol testing and be enrolled in our drug and alcohol testing consortium.

About our Agency

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.