Health Center Driver

The Taft School; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Educational benefits where applicable

Access to campus programs andResources

Job summary

The Taft School in Watertown, CT seeks a Health Center Driver to support on-campus health services and safety. You will transport students to off-campus medical appointments, assist when ill or injured, and coordinate closely with Health Center and Campus Safety teams.

This weekday role (11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) offers an hourly wage of $21.00 plus benefits such as health, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and tuition assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of driving experience.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license, proper insurance, and a driving record satisfactory to the School.
• Ability to obtain/maintain CT license endorsement (S/V/A) and a valid medical certificate.
• Ability to pass required background checks and quarterly drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive students to off-campus medical appointments in School sedans, SUVs, and minibuses.
• Assist injured students in and out of vehicles and medical facilities.
• Transport students to the emergency room and stay with them until another adult arrives.
• Pick up medications from the local pharmacy as needed.
• Complete periodic driver inspections and fuel fleet vehicles as needed.
• Coordinate driving appointments via email and mobile devices.
• Log driving records and help with School car reservations on a workstation computer.
• Communicate with Health Center, Campus Safety staff, faculty, students and parents.
• Take on additional Health Center and Campus Safety tasks as assigned.

Skills

Five or more years of driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Connecticut driver's license endorsement (S/V/A)

Job description

Department: Health Center and Campus Safety

Reports to: Director of Health Services

Schedule: Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly wage: $21.00 per hour

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance and educational benefits where applicable
• Access to campus programs and resources

Position Summary

The Health Center Driver safely transports students to off-campus medical appointments and the pharmacy, supports students who are ill or injured, and coordinates closely with the Health Center and Campus Safety.

Responsibilities

Student Transportation

• Drive students to off-campus medical appointments in School sedans, SUVs, and minibuses
• Assist injured students in and out of vehicles and medical facilities
• Transport students to the emergency room and stay with them until another adult arrives
• Pick up medications from the local pharmacy as needed

Vehicle Care

• Complete periodic driver inspections
• Fuel fleet vehicles as needed

Scheduling and Records

• Use email and mobile devices to coordinate driving appointments
• Log driving records and help with School car reservations on a workstation computer
• Communicate clearly with Health Center and Campus Safety staff, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Take on additional Health Center and Campus Safety tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five or more years of driving experience
• Valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license, proper insurance, and a driving record satisfactory to the School
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Connecticut driver's license endorsement ("S," "V," or "A") and a valid medical certificate
• Ability to pass required background checks and quarterly drug testing, including testing for marijuana

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of School student conduct regulations
• Familiarity with laws pertaining to juveniles
• Experience working with adolescents

The Taft School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer in accordance with regulations adopted by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. The School provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other class protected by law.