Non CDL Driver

Student Transportation Of America; East Greenwich (RI); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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Student Transportation Of America is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver to operate a van or bus on designated routes, transporting students and clients, including trips with disabilities. You will work under supervision, ensuring safety and adherence to schedules, and may assist with route builds and timing observations.

The role emphasizes safety inspections, child checks, and maintaining order, with duties extending to evacuation drills and client management as needed.

Competenze

• State-Required Driver’s License must meet company standards on driving record.
• Current report of Driver Physical Examination.
• Proficiency in operating assigned vehicles; may include wheelchair lifts and safety vests.

Mansioni

• Drive a minivan on designated routes following schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on activity trips.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle.
• Conduct child checks after each run.
• Maintain order among pupils/clients and follow policies.
• Verify route sheets and note changes; assist with route builds.
• Record route timing and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean, and refuel vehicles; report mechanical deficiencies.
• Instruct students on safe riding and perform evacuation drills.

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A Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, or dispatcher, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers 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.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes; may participate in daily or weekly route builds
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute van drivers.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel vehicles.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.

Essential Job Requirements

• State-Required Driver’s License must meet company standards on driving record
• Current report of Driver Physical Examination
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, special needs safety vests, under all road and weather conditions.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

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