Van DriverCome Join Our Team in Bedford! As a Van Driver, you'll have the support of a dedicated local management team and receive paid training to perform your job safely and with care. What Bedford Has To Offer
Pay Range:
$21.25/hr in your first year then $24.25/hrPaid Training Program: Get paid while you learn.
Why pay for daycare: Save on daycare with our child ride-along program, no minimum age to ride with you.
Flexible Schedule: MondayFriday, no weekends required, split shift
Guaranteed hours: You will receive a guarantee of 2.5 hours for the morning shift and 2.5 hours for the afternoon.
Paid time off:
You will receive 3 paid snow days a year, 7 paid holidays and gain earned time to be used towards future time off.
Key Duties:
Safely drive a minivan on designated routes according to set time schedules, loading and unloading students or clients at assigned locations.
Transport students, teachers, and staff on school activity trips.
Perform required pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
Complete mandatory child checks after each run.
Maintain safe and respectful behavior among passengers.
Follow company policies for student/client management and interactions with parents, teachers, guardians, medical staff, and the public.
Assist with route documentation, updates, and efficiency tracking as requested by Operations staff.
Keep accurate records and submit required reports.
Clean and refuel vehicles as needed.
Report mechanical issues promptly.
Provide students with safety instructions and conduct evacuation drills.
Essential Requirements:- Valid state driver's license that meets company driving standards
- Current DOT physical examination
- Ability to operate assigned vehicles, including those with specialized equipment (e.g., wheelchair lifts, safety vests), in all road and weather conditions
Student Transportation of America (STA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, including veterans, and provide fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
