7D Van Driver

About the role

The ideal 7D Van Driver is comfortable transporting a wide age range to cover the different program participants, including car seats, wheelchairs, etc., as needed to and from the program sites. Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non‑profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, the agency strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health‑improving manner. It is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135‑year tradition of high quality.

Responsibilities

• Transport children according to established safety rules and road regulations set by MADOT while observing all rules of the road.
• Ensure all required safety equipment is secured and properly stocked.
• Follow Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform the Assistant Transportation Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator of all service needs.
• Keep exterior clean and interior of bus clean and free of potentially hazardous and sharp materials.
• In the event of sickness or bodily accidents, clean up impacted areas using the body fluid clean‑up kits located in the vehicle.
• Ensure that all children are safely seated and have secured seatbelts at all times.
• Monitor orderly entering and exiting of the bus, including helping children on and off the bus safely.
• Transport children on a designated route within the time frame identified by the EEC.
• Complete a Daily Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form.
• Submit weekly trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.
• Maintain a daily transportation log (route sheet) that includes drop‑off/pick‑up times and participant attendance.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Class D driver’s license for 3 continuous years.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• A 7D license is required for this position.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess the ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Candidates must pass CORI, EEC BRC (fingerprinting), and CPS (child protective services) background checks.
• Must pass a paid, pre‑employment physical, drug and alcohol testing, and be enrolled in the drug and alcohol testing consortium.

Qualifications

Experience working with children is preferred. Professional driving experience preferred.

Benefits

$500 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Part‑time (15+ hours per week), Monday‑Friday approximately 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. No weekends and no major holidays.