School Bus Driver

About the role

Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking full-time School Bus Drivers for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a vehicle on an assigned route in transporting passengers to and from designated locations, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain, read, and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any changes.
• Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignments and extra trips.
• Properly care for the assigned vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the company to ensure safety, minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
• Operate the two-way communication equipment correctly and according to company policy.
• Inspect each vehicle before, during and after each trip using correct procedures and completes all necessary forms and reports.
• Operate the vehicle and stops to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
• Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated, as well as check for lost items.
• Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to company standards, neat grooming and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, and passengers; always promoting company goodwill.
• Control emergency situations in proper manner.
• Control vehicle keys, pre-trip and post-trip forms while in possession, and turns in to dispatch as required by your supervisor.
• Successfully complete driving skills evaluation.
• Attend all required in-service training, company required safety meetings and training, and any other required meetings.
• Able to comply with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle.
• Immediately report every accident, no matter how insignificant the accident may appear.
• Accurately maintain proper shift documentation reports, and records.
• Follow the correct end-of-shift procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibit both written and spoken communication skills and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read a map and possess knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be hospitable, guest/customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): 100% of time is spent in the field.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a licensed motor vehicle operator with no suspensions or revocations within the last three (3) years.
• Must meet the requirements to attain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• Must obtain a valid School Bus Certificate as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as G.E.D. preferred.
• At least one (1) year of previous professional driving experience which can be confirmed with your previous employer preferred.
• Previous bus or other heavy duty vehicle driving experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside or in a vehicle 90% of the time.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations with moderate noise.
• Frequently sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, legs, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crouch or crawl.
• Work a flexible work schedule as needed.
• Occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Meet vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Full time employment with work year-round – not just during the school year! Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week. Personal Time off (PTO): 5 PTO days annually. Holidays: 11 paid holidays. Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, sickness & accident, long-term disability. Employee assistance program. Ability to advance your career. Benefits may vary depending on location policy.