School Van Driver: Safe Student Transport

Student Transportation Of America; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver to operate a van or bus on designated routes, transporting school pupils and clients to and from locations. You will perform safety inspections, conduct student riding instructions, and ensure orderly conduct on trips.

Requirements include being 21 or older, at least 3 years of verifiable driving history with a clean driving record within the last 3 years, completion of a training program, and successful

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history.
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months (about 3 years).
• Complete a comprehensive training program.
• Pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure 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.
• Verify route turn for turn sheets; may participate in daily or weekly route builds.
• Make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future drivers.
• Observe and track route timing for establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel vehicles.
• Report mechanical deficiencies promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding and evacuation drills as directed.
• State-Required Driver’s License must meet company standards on driving record.
• Current report of Driver's Physical Examination.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles.

Skills

Verifiable driving history

Clean driving record

Age 21+

Job description

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver to operate a van or bus on designated routes, transporting school pupils and clients to and from locations. You will perform safety inspections, conduct student riding instructions, and ensure orderly conduct on trips.

Requirements include being 21 or older, at least 3 years of verifiable driving history with a clean driving record within the last 3 years, completion of a training program, and successful