School Van Driver

Beacon Mobility; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a School Van Driver to transport students safely. Responsibilities include operating various vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and assisting children as needed. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, with opportunities for training and growth within the organization.

Benefits

401(k) plan option

Dental and Vision insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Age 21+ & 3+ years with a driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a vehicle according to traffic laws.
• Assist students entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Communicate with students and staff effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Driving safety

Education

7D pupil transport license

Job description

Van Pool Transportation LLCA Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

Hiring for Athol, Orange, Gardner, Winchendon, Dudley, Oxford, Charlton and all surrounding towns.

Being a School Van Driver for Van Pool Transportation 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

• 20-25 hours per week
• $20.00 per hour while in training
• $23.00 once you obtain and provide a copy of your 7D Certificate
• Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, 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. 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.
  
  

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 to 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 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.