7D Van Driver

YMCA of Greater Springfield; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Springfield, MA, seeks a responsible individual to drive a school van for youth education services. The role includes ensuring safety during transport, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining communication with staff and parents. Candidates must have a high school diploma and CPR certification. Training for a required 7D license will be provided. This position is crucial for safely transporting students and fostering positive relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain a 7D license or be willing to train on-site.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification required.
• Satisfactory driving record with defensive driving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school van on assigned routes.
• Follow all regulations for student transport.
• Conduct pre-and-post trip checks and maintain records.
• Promote safety and maintain first aid supplies.
• Develop relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Defensive driving

First Aid, AED, CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

POSITIONSUMMARY

Under the direction of the Transportation Director, drive a school bus or van for the youth education services;maintainand manage School Bus,Vanand Monitors.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Safely and effectivelyoperatea school van on assigned school or trip-related routes; drive for Y-AIM evenings.
• Follow and help enforce all city, state, and federal regulations around vehicle operations and the transport of students, members, or participants.
• Completes thorough pre-and-post trip checks each day and record all information.Recordsgas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleansoutbus each day.

Promotes safety by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.

• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members andsupervisor.
• Attendall training and in-services around safety, vehicle operations, and staffing.
• Serve as a mandated reporter within our transportation operations.
• Ensure the safety of youth on the bus in conjunction with the bus monitor(s) assigned to their vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent.
• 7Dlicense orability and willingness to train (Training on site will be available)
• First Aid, AED, CPR certified.
• A satisfactory driving record and ability todemonstratedefensive driving.

WORKENVIRONMENT&PHYSICALDEMANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose thatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob. Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenable individualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required tosit,standor reach forextendedperiodsoftimes,move around the work environment independently, push,pullorlift upto 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee isexposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.