Interdisciplinary Driver

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

PTO accrual beginning on first day

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Ability to work with diverse groups

Educación

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Easterseals NH is excited to announce a brand-new role for our Transportation Program an Interdisciplinary Driver! This position offers a unique opportunity for drivers to develop skills in both school bus transportation and community transportation services. Drivers will receive training and certification necessary to safely transport school-age children as well as older adults and individuals requiring specialized transportation services in the community. Cross-trained drivers provide flexibility in meeting transportation needs throughout the year and may be assigned to school routes, community routes, special trips, field trips, shuttle services, or other transportation assignments.

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.

Essential 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.

Compensation

Starting rate is $21.50 hourly for qualified drivers. Candidates with CDL certification start at $22.50 hourly.

Hours

This is a full-time (30+ hours), school-year position, Monday through Friday, with the following shifts:

• Morning – 6am-9:30am
• Mid-Afternoon – 11:30am-1pm
• Afternoon – 1:30pm-4:30pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

Company Culture

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business. EOC Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.