7D Van Driver

***$500 SIGN ON BONUS ***

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate part time (15 hours plus) 7D Van Driver for our Kids Academy & Afterschool Day programs in Fall River, MA.  The hours are Monday - Friday from approximately 1:30pm - 4:30pm.  No weekends and no major holidays.

Job Summary:

The ideal 7D Van Driver is comfortable transporting a wide age range to cover the different program participants. This includes car seats, wheelchairs, etc. as needed to and from the program sites. 

Duties and 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 the Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform either 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/ 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 seas/seatbelts at all times.
• Monitors orderly entering and exiting of the bus, including helping children on and off bus safely.
• Transports 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. 

Education and Experience:

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

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid class D driver’s license for 3 continuous years
• Must be 21+ years old
• A 7D license is required for this position. 
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified. 
• Must possess an ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.

About our Agency

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, Family Service Association 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.  This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.