Van Driver / MiniBus Driver

About the Role

We are hiring Van/Minibus Drivers immediately, with no experience necessary as training is provided. Join our team to ensure students get to school safely, on time, and ready to learn. We prioritize safety above all and are dedicated to providing peace of mind to the families who trust us with their children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity, reporting any suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
• Report to duty on time and maintain the route in a safe and timely manner.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Immediately report any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follow Company policies on student and/or passenger management.
• Inform appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork (route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) in a timely manner.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilize vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities for Paratransit Drivers may apply per location.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age (25 years of age for Tennessee School Bus Drivers per state law).
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state licenses and certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass a substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving and avoid accidents by adhering to safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific Driver requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL needed to start).
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• If you’ve held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, employment must be verifiable per DOT guidelines.
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Compliance with DOT regulations; marijuana is prohibited, even for medical use.
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan enrollment.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $23/hour. Sign-On Bonus: $500 (must have a license in the US for 2 consecutive years).

Schedule

Flexible schedule with no nights or weekends.

Additional Information

Walk-in interviews are available Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at 127 Pine Rd, Brentwood NH. Bring a friend! Summit School Services is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, with all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.