Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year)

TrulyHired; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a full-time Van Driver / Maintainer for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. The position involves driving 7D vans, safe student transport, and performing maintenance tasks. A valid Massachusetts drivers' license and a current 7-D van license are essential.

The role offers health benefits and requires good communication, a clean driving record, and the ability to assist special needs students. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, keeping a strict schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts drivers' license and current 7-D van license required.
• Good health certification signed by a physician.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and operate 7D vans and other vehicles.
• Maintain assigned vehicle cleanliness and conduct inspections.
• Assist in maintenance tasks when not driving.

Skills

Good driving record

Effective written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of roads and surrounding towns

Ability to work with special needs students

Education

Valid Massachusetts drivers' license

Current 7-D van license (or CDL with school bus endorsement)

Certification of good health signed by a physician

Job description

Job Description

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, Amherst, Massachusetts

Job Summary

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time, permanent Van Driver / Maintainer position. It is a full-time, year-round position, working forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime. This is a benefitted position with health care, retirement, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, etc. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator. The work includes driving 7D vans, pickup trucks, and other vehicles. The Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops, and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicles. The Driver also performs other labor and maintenance work as needed when not driving. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. The district will consider strong candidates who are still in the process of securing a 7D license. This is a Grade C position. 7D Van Drivers with CDL certification and needed endorsements will be placed at Grade D.

Essential Functions

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for 7D vehicles.
• Transports only authorized students and staff.
• Maintains discipline when students are on van.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
• Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Responsible to check and add fluids, fuel and air.
• Performs other related assignments as needed by management.
• Works in Maintenance when not driving and does all assigned duties, such as assisting with Grounds, Carpentry, Painting, Moving, Repairing, and other trades as required by the Facilities Director or designee.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts drivers' license.
• Current 7-D van license (or CDL with school bus endorsement).
• Certification of good health signed by a physician.
• Good driving record, knowledge of roads and surrounding towns.
• Demonstrated aptitude to assure performance of duties listed.
• Professional references.
• Acceptable CORI (Criminal Background Check).
• Acceptable National Criminal Background Check (fingerprint check).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural expertise, and documentation regarding safe transportation.
• Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Under the laws of MA, the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment.
• Trade skills desirable.
• Direct experience with building and grounds maintenance.

Work Schedule

Driver will work forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The work environment is typical of a maintenance setting while not driving the van. May be exposed to outside elements while transporting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Physical Demands: Work requires physical strength and involves constant movement, including walking, standing, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and stooping. Driver must be able to assist handicapped students on and off the van.

Motor Skills: Work requires motor skills such as operating a van, tying down the wheelchair, utilizing the mechanical options in the van, and answering the telephone.

Visual Demands: The employee is required to read documents, signs, emails and or instructions for general understanding and safe operation of the van.

Salary Information

AFSCME Bargaining Unit and Custodian/Maintenance Grade C or D scale. Part-time Benefitted.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The School Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.