School Van Driver

Beacon Mobility; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a School Van Driver, where you will have the rewarding opportunity to positively impact children's lives by ensuring their safe transportation to school. This role offers flexible hours with a commitment to safety and effective communication. With competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) plan, dental, and vision insurance, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence in student transportation. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan Option

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license for 3+ years.
• Satisfactory driving record and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a motor vehicle while driving school-aged children.
• Assist students with entering and exiting the vehicle.

Skills

Effective Communication

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Two-way Radio System

Job description

WE Transport LLC

Embark on a rewarding career journey with us - a company proudly recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in 2023-2024!

Being a School Van Driver for We Transport LLC gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

What We Offer

• 25-30 hours per week
• $16.40/hour with school year assignment
• Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)
• 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training
  
  

Requirements

• Age 21+ & have had a driver's license for 3+ consecutive years.
• Satisfactory Driving Record (no suspension etc.)
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI & SORI
• Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)
• A school pupil transport license (V Endorsement). Easy to get and we'll help you get it!
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate a motor vehicle, in accordance with all State and Federal traffic laws, while driving school-aged children.
• Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including sedans, mini-vans, full size passenger vans, and wheelchair vans.
• Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats.
• Communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Effective communication skills while using a two-way radio system.
  
  

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

A major part of our company's repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.