Non CDL Driver

STA Family of Companies; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STA Family of Companies seeks a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist to operate a van or bus on designated routes, transporting school pupils or clients to and from locations, including private trips.

You will perform safety inspections, supervise students, and follow policies while maintaining discipline and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This role emphasizes safety and reliability in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license meeting company standards.
• Ability to work with school pupils/clients including those with disabilities.
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a minivan daily over designated routes following time schedules and load/unload 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 to ensure proper working order.
• Conduct a child check immediately after each run.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers and guardians.
• Verify route turn sheets and note changes; may participate in route builds.
• Add directional/landmark notations on route sheets to assist future drivers.
• Observe and track route timing and efficiency; report findings as required.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel vehicles; report mechanical issues promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding and conduct evacuation drills as directed.
• Maintain license and medical qualification per company standards; provide current Driver Physical Examination.

Job description

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.
• 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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