Van Driver / MiniBus Driver

Durham School Services; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A school transportation company is hiring Van/Minibus Drivers in Amherst, NH. This position offers immediate hiring with no prior experience necessary as training will be provided. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Additional responsibilities include ensuring student safety during transportation and maintaining a professional appearance. Employees enjoy benefits such as a competitive pay rate of $23/hour, a sign-on bonus of $500, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must pass physical and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus or vehicle safely.
• Assist passengers in emergency situations.
• Report any accidents according to company policy.

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Van/ Minibus Driver

Hiring Immediately – No Experience Necessary – Training Provided

Starting Pay Rate: $23/hour

Sign-On Bonus - $500 (must have a license in the US for 2 consecutive years)

Location: 127 Pine Rd, Brentwood NH

Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn® is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety, above all, is the cornerstone on which we build everything. We are dedicated to getting children to school safely and on time so they can make the most of their school day. Learn more at nellc.com.

We Offer

• A Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Rates
• Career Opportunities
• No Nights or Weekends

Responsibilities Include

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Company name is: Durham School Services