Van Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided

National Express•Fairview, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is seeking Van Drivers to provide safe and reliable transportation for students. While no experience is needed as training is provided, candidates must meet specific age, licensing, and physical requirements. The company emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its values, particularly concerning the protection and safeguarding of children and passengers. This role involves operating a vehicle on fixed or changing routes, ensuring timely and safe student transport, and adhering to all company policies and procedures. Successful completion of training leads to a Non-CDL Driver role.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Fully qualified with appropriate license and endorsements

Responsibilities

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