Van Driver / MiniBus Driver

Durham School Services; New Boston (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $500

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Rates

Career Opportunities

No Nights or Weekends

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking a Van/Minibus Driver to transport students from Brentwood NH. Starting pay rate is $23/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus for drivers with US licenses for 2 consecutive years. No experience is necessary as training is provided.

We offer a flexible schedule, competitive rates, and opportunities for career growth. Responsibilities include safe operation of vehicles, on-time routing, and adherence to all safety policies.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary – training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old (for some states) and able to obtain and maintain state license(s).
• Commitment to safety and proper student transport procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely and on time using a school bus or designated vehicle.
• Follow company policies and report any issues to supervision.
• Maintain on-time routes and professional appearance.
• Assist passengers during boarding/unboarding and evacuations if needed.
• Complete required paperwork and communicate problems to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Valid Driver's License (US)

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Van/ Minibus Driver

Location: 127 Pine Rd, Brentwood NH

Starting Pay Rate: $23/hour

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

No experience necessary – training provided

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.

Job Requirements

All interested applicants for a Non-CDL Driver position, including those applicants that are fully qualified with appropriate license and endorsements, begin with us as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote a significant amount of resources, training, and development to our employees.

A Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain appropriate Driver endorsement(s), where applicable, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program all necessary requirements for the position, the Driver In Training will be placed in Non-CDL Driver role.

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