School Van Driver & Student Safety Advocate

Student Transportation Of America; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver in Danbury, CT. Under supervision, you operate a van or bus on designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from locations, including private charter trips.

Responsibilities include daily route driving, pre/post-trip safety inspections, student supervision, maintaining order, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history.
• Clean driving record within the last 24–36 months.
• 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 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.
• Verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes; may participate in daily or weekly route builds.
• Make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute van drivers.
• 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's Physical Examination
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles.

Job description

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a Non-CDL Transportation Specialist bus driver in Danbury, CT. Under supervision, you operate a van or bus on designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from locations, including private charter trips.

Responsibilities include daily route driving, pre/post-trip safety inspections, student supervision, maintaining order, and accurate reporting.