Non CDL Driver

Ocean-State-Transit; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean-State-Transit is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver. The role involves operating a minivan on designated routes to transport school pupils and clients, managing loading/unloading, and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, adhering to schedules, keeping records, and reporting any mechanical issues. The driver will follow policies for pupil management, assist with route changes, and conduct safety drills as directed.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated in posting.

Responsibilities

• Drive a minivan daily over designated routes, loading and unloading pupils or clients at locations and schools.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies on pupil/client management and relations.
• Verify route sheets and note changes; assist with route builds.
• Observe and track route timing and efficiency.
• Keep records and submit required reports.
• Sweep, clean and refuel vehicles; report mechanical deficiencies.
• Instruct students on safety and conduct evacuation drills.

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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