Non CDL Driver

Student Transportation of America; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in school transportation as a Non-CDL Driver. You'll operate a minivan, ensuring safe transport for students and clients. The role includes driving, safety inspections, and maintaining discipline. Ideal candidates have a clean driving record and prior driving experience.

Benefits

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Drive a minivan daily over designated routes.
• Perform pre and post-trip safety inspections.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils.

Skills

Driving

Safety Procedures

Job description

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PAID TRAINING

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Hours: 25-30 on average

Detailed Description

Student Transportation of America (STA) is an industry leader in school transportation and fleet services, founded on the bedrock of family, community, and a safety-first mindset. Operating more than 22,000 vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada, our Family of Companies provides customers with the highest level of safe and reliable transportation, management, logistics, and technology solutions. Our commitment to the health of our passengers and the planet is evident by our conscious decision to decrease our carbon footprint using alternative fuels and electric vehicles, while remaining focused on fostering a safety-driven culture that empowers employees to feel proud of their work, delivering safe, reliable, and on-time service.

A Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other locations. This may include private charter trips. Drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients and will be transporting students with disabilities.

Duties

• Drive a minivan daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
• Perform pre and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
• Verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes; participate in route building as needed.
• Make additional notations on bus route sheets for future drivers.
• Observe and track route timing to establish efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean, and refuel vehicles.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding procedures and perform evacuation drills as directed.

Essential Job Requirements

• State-Required Driver's License meeting company standards on driving record
• Current report of Driver's Physical Examination
• Proficiency in operating assigned vehicles, including extra equipment under all conditions

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months
• Complete a comprehensive training program
• Pre-employment background checks

The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this classification and are not exhaustive.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants, including military veterans, to apply. Consideration is fair and impartial regardless of race, sex, age, disability, or other protected status.