Dual-Role Driver: School & Community Transport

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO from day one

Paid holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly

Job summary

Easterseals NH invites applications for an Interdisciplinary Driver to support both school bus transportation and community services in Manchester, NH.

The role trains drivers to safely transport school-age children, older adults, and individuals needing specialized transportation. Cross-trained drivers may work school routes, community routes, field trips, shuttles, or other assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass background checks and screenings.
• Demonstrated ability to work 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.

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 and community activities.
• Complete all required cross-training and maintain qualifications for both school transportation and community transportation assignments.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, federal, and organizational transportation regulations.
• Maintain a safe driving record and follow motor vehicle program guidelines.
• Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle when appropriate.
• Safely operate wheelchair lifts, tie-down systems, and other adaptive equipment as required.
• Maintain route logs, pre- and post-trip inspection reports, mileage records, and incident documentation.
• Respond to accidents, emergencies, medical situations, and vehicle breakdowns.
• Support transportation operations by covering routes and special transportation needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of passenger information.
• Perform other duties to support transportation operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Easterseals NH invites applications for an Interdisciplinary Driver to support both school bus transportation and community services in Manchester, NH.

The role trains drivers to safely transport school-age children, older adults, and individuals needing specialized transportation. Cross-trained drivers may work school routes, community routes, field trips, shuttles, or other assignments.