Cross-Train Driver: School & Community Transport

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

PTO accrual beginning on first day

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking an Interdisciplinary Driver for our Transportation Program, offering cross-training across school routes, community routes, field trips, and shuttles to serve students and community members.

The role involves operating buses and vans, maintaining logs, and meeting safety and regulatory requirements. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with CDL candidates earning $22.50 per hour, in a full-time, school-year schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses, endorsements, and certifications as required for the job.
• Ability to pass all required background checks and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, families, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and community members.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete required training in passenger assistance, student management, safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate school buses, vans, shuttle buses, and other assigned vehicles.
• Transport students to and from school, educational programs, extracurricular activities, and field trips.
• Transport community members, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and program participants to appointments, employment, community activities, and other destinations.
• Complete all required cross-training and maintain qualifications for both school transportation and community transportation assignments.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, federal, and organizational transportation regulations.
• Maintain a safe driving record and remain within organizational motor vehicle program guidelines.
• Provide assistance to passengers entering, exiting, and securing themselves within the vehicle when appropriate.
• Safely operate wheelchair lifts, tie-down systems, child restraint systems, and other adaptive equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate route logs, pre- and post- trip inspection reports, mileage records, and incident documentation.
• Respond appropriately to accidents, emergencies, medical situations, and vehicle breakdowns.
• Support transportation operations by covering routes, driving substitute assignments, and assisting with special transportation needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of passenger information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of transportation operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Easterseals NH is seeking an Interdisciplinary Driver for our Transportation Program, offering cross-training across school routes, community routes, field trips, and shuttles to serve students and community members.

The role involves operating buses and vans, maintaining logs, and meeting safety and regulatory requirements. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with CDL candidates earning $22.50 per hour, in a full-time, school-year schedule.