Van Driver
*Embark on a rewarding career journey with us – a company proudly recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in 2023-2024!*
Being a *School Van Driver* for Van Pool Transportationgives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need_._ You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!
*What We Offer: *
* 20-25 hours per week
* $23/hour with school year assignment (August 26), training/summer rate of $20/hr
* Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)
* No commute! The van goes home with you! (if you have secure parking)
* 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance
* Paid classroom and on-the-job training
*Requirements*
* Age 21+ & have had a driver’s license for 3+ consecutive years.
* Satisfactory Driving Record (no suspension etc.)
* Ability to pass a background check, CORI & SORI
* Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)
* A school pupil transport license (7D certificate). Easy to get and we’ll help you get it!
*What You’ll Be doing:*
* Safely operate a motor vehicle, in accordance with all State and Federal traffic laws, while driving school-aged children.
* Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including sedans, mini-vans, full size passenger vans, and wheelchair vans.
* Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats.
* Communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
* Effective communication skills while using a two-way radio system.
As part of the Beacon Mobility Family of Companies- Van Pool was founded with the idea of partnering with school districts to provide superior service and expertise in transporting special needs students to and from educational settings. Since that time, we’ve steadily grown by providing best in class service and creating significant value to our school district partners. Van Pool has built its brand upon doing “Whatever It Takes” to ensure that the individual requirements of our students are met each day.
_*Beacon Mobility*_ _is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._
_This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time._
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* On-the-job training
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid training
* Referral program
* Safety equipment provided
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Split shift
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* North Reading, MA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person