Driver Part Time | Pingree Center

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Help Children Start and End Their Day Safely and Successfully

At the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, Drivers play an important role in helping children with autism feel safe, supported, and cared for during transportation to and from the program.

This role is more than driving — it’s about creating a calm, positive environment, building trust with clients, and helping children transition successfully between home and school each day. Drivers work closely with staff to support safety, consistency, and positive experiences for every child.

At Valley Behavioral Health, we value compassion, teamwork, and creating meaningful connections that help both clients and staff thrive.

Pay: Range starts at $16.50/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience)

Schedule:

• Part Time | 20 hours/week
• Bus Schedule | Mon-Thurs 7:00am-9:30am & 2:00pm-4:30pm | Friday 7:00am-9:30am & 11:00pm-1:30pm*

* Additional Opportunity: available part time openings as an Autism Aide/Driver for a total of 29hrs/week if interested

Benefits Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow.

You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary & Deliverables

The Driver ensures the safe and efficient transport of clients to and from Valley locations. The Driver is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of company vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Complies with all safety policies and procedures while operating vehicle
• Transports clients to and from Valley locations
• Maintains knowledge of the routes, locations of stops, and the clients who board or exit at each stop
• Coordinates with and supports employees who accompany clients and assists with behavior management on the vehicle
• Maintains interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness
• Follows emergency procedures and reports incidents as required
• Maintains required transportation records
• Vans must be kept at a Valley property when not in use. Drivers may be able to keep the vehicle at the closest location to their home in between working hours.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• No previous experience required (see Preferred Qualifications)

Licenses/Certifications

• This position requires driving - minimum age of 21 and a current driver’s license
• Valley de-escalation certification
• For DOT vehicles - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
• For DOT vehicles - Department of Transportation Health Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous transportation experience