Assistant Director of Transportation

Community Teamwork•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities. The Assistant Director of Transportation with a focus on Safety is responsible for developing and training current and future Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors in conjunction with supporting the Director of Transportation.

Requirements

2 years as School Bus Driver working with Children
2 years Supervisory experience
High School degree or equivalent.
Pass CORI/SORI/DCF/Fingerprinting background checks
Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test
Valid CDL A or B with P and S Endorsements.
2 Years of Experience in supervising Pupil Transportation.
3 Years Clear MVR of Violation/Accidents.
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate students and collaborate with others around program issues, and team teaching.
Valid Massachusetts School Bus Drivers Certificate.
Current or be able to obtain Notary Public within 3 months of hire
Certified Passenger Safety Technician.
Proficient Computer Skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet and comfort learning new software and tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Evidence of recent Mantoux test, physical exam and MMR Vaccine
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)
Valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate.

Responsibilities

Train Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors on the policies and procedures of monitoring and driving responsibilities, including bus evacuation training.
Provide instructions to employees/new hires to obtain/maintain CDL licensure.
Develop and Maintain Driver/Monitor Training Programs and Records
Schedule First Aid/CPR classes, Bus Evacuation Training
Maintain PQ Registry of Drivers/Monitors.
Perform observations of Drivers/Monitors.
Maintain Accident and Drug & Alcohol Logs.
Keep Drivers current on FMSCA rules.
Follow Transportation policies and procedures as outlined.
Work collaboratively with the programs to understand the programs designs and how best to support the drop off and pick of children
Participate as a member of the leadership team and attend all required agency and program related meetings.
Assure all policy and procedures are current and compliant
Participate in and make recommendations for hiring Bus Drivers and Monitors.
Keep staff up to date with all rules, regulations and procedures relating to the Transportation Department
Uphold the values of CTI � Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
12 paid holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment