School Van Driver

DS Bus Lines; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; Part time

Job description

Van Pool Transportation LLC is looking for a Driver who is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. The key tasks include using a vehicle to transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, conducting child checks post-route, and ensuring the vehicle complies with DOT regulations.

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 Van Pool Transportation gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You will positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

What We Offer:

• 20-25 hours per week
• $20.00 per hour during training
• $23.00 once driving
• Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (exact hours depend on assigned route)
• No commute! The van goes home with you! (if you have secure parking)
• 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 (7D certificate). 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, including 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.
• Utilize effective communication skills while using a two-way radio system.

As part of the Beacon Mobility Family of Companies, Van Pool was founded with the idea of partnering with school districts to provide superior service and expertise in transporting special needs students to and from educational settings. Since that time, we’ve steadily grown by providing best-in-class service and creating significant value for our school district partners. Van Pool has built its brand upon doing “Whatever It Takes” to ensure that the individual requirements of our students are met each day.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer 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.

For 35 years, Van Pool has been providing safe, reliable, cost-effective transportation services for children with special needs to and from schools all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a school administrator, you can count on Van Pool to be there when you need us.

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