CDL Spare Cover Driver

Beacon Mobility•Newbury, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Salter Transportation, Inc. is seeking a full-time CDL Spare Cover Driver for its Van Pool Transportation division. NRT Bus and Salter Transportation are committed to providing a superior level of special transportation services to schools, students, and communities. Bus Drivers are essential to the company and the communities they serve, with a focus on safety, customer service, and serving vulnerable populations. This role is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends. The company is growing, economically successful, and offers career path opportunities. This position offers the chance to become one of the few drivers who can support any operations team in MA.

Requirements

Currently have a CDL license with an active school bus certificate and maintain the license throughout employment.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English with students, parents, teachers, and company employees.
Willingness to work effectively with school-aged children with special needs.
Pass CORI, SORI, TB, and fingerprint tests.
Pass initial and random drug screenings.
Pass annual physical to obtain or renew a 7D School Pupil Transport License or CDL school bus certificate.
Sit for extended periods of time.
Lift, push, pull, enter and exit the vehicle multiple times to conduct a thorough inspection for student safety.
Perform First Aid and CPR during training and during an actual emergency.
Complete a pre and post trip vehicle inspection, which may include removing snow and ice from the vehicle.
Assist students on and off the van in the case of an emergency.
Position wheelchairs and safely install and secure wheelchair restraints.
Manually operate the wheelchair lift when necessary.
Have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
Be willing to service a route at any location within driving distance of home location.

Nice To Haves

Support any operations team in MA.

Responsibilities

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 School buses, sedans, mini-vans, full size passenger vans, and wheelchair vans.
Safely assist students as needed, including helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using lap and shoulder belts, and securing them in car seats and booster seats.
Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary.
Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management and implement corrective steps.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool’s two-way radio system.
Perform assigned duties and special projects as needed.
Service a route at any location within driving distance of home location.
Help local operations with daily tasks if staying at a temporary location for the day.
Perform other duties to accumulate 40 hours in a week, including shuttling vehicles or staff, snow team duties, parts and supplies pickup, mail runs, and assisting maintenance with inspections.
Train new drivers on routes.