Driver - Department 900

Bridgewell • Lynn, MA

11d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Driver transports persons served safely to and from day programs and residences, engaging with and monitoring passengers for medical or behavioral issues during transit. The role follows established routes, timeframes, and safety procedures, and provides a patient, sensitive, and positive passenger experience. The Driver also completes vehicle checks and records, maintains vehicle cleanliness and required certifications, and reports route or safety issues to the dispatcher or supervisor.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m., for 20 hours per week. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 19 years old, and have at least three years of driving experience. A valid Massachusetts or neighboring-state driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are required. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Employment is contingent on required background checks, drug screening, and physical examination. The position requires driving a 12-passenger and/or handicap-accessible van, operating a lift when necessary, and meeting the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 19 years of age.
• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid Massachusetts or neighboring-state driver’s license.
• Satisfactory driving record under MART regulations, with no egregious violations and no more than 3 moving violations in the last 10 years.
• Acceptable annual CORI according to Bridgewell policy and a fingerprint-based national criminal background check per DDS regulations and policies.
• Drug screen and physical examination with acceptable results; regular employment is contingent on results under Bridgewell policy.
• Annual driving-record verification, with results subject to MART approval and annual audits.
• Ability to interact patiently and sensitively with individuals, residential staff, parents, and facility staff.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle frequently and sit for extended periods when in traffic or during transit.
• Ability to lift and/or move at least 20 pounds; lifting up to 50 pounds is preferred.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van and/or handicap-accessible van and manually operate the lift when necessary.
• Normal range of eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
• Normal range of hearing, with or without corrective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport persons served to assigned programs and locations according to established routes, procedures, and timeframes.
• Assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle, monitor them for safe arrival, and ensure seatbelts or wheelchair restraints are properly secured.
• Interact patiently and sensitively with passengers, family members, staff, and others.
• Be familiar with passengers’ conditions and behavioral issues to provide appropriate assistance.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and passenger-safety requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of routes and locations for residences, day facilities, and emergency locations; report route obstructions affecting services.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance, including routine interior and exterior cleaning and weather-related tasks such as snow removal.
• Complete safety inspections and obtain yearly state vehicle inspections.
• Ensure passenger emergency fact sheets, route schedules, and written directions are present; immediately report issues to the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Complete the vehicle safety checklist before each assigned route and ensure rear-window occupancy signage is accurate at the beginning and end of routes.
• Complete attendance and mileage sheets after each route and immediately report issues to the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Verify that all passengers have exited the van at the end of each shift.
• Immediately report to the dispatcher or supervisor any route-time variance exceeding 15 minutes.
• Complete incident reports as required by Bridgewell policy and procedures.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday off.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED