Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year)

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Middle School - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year) Job Details: Job ID: 5730508 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Summary: The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time, permanent Van Driver / Maintainer (Full Year) position. It is a full time, year-round position, working forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime. This is a benefitted position with health care, retirement, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, etc. The position reports to the Transportation Coordinator. The work includes driving 7D vans, pickup trucks, and other vehicles. The Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops, and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicles. The Driver also performs other labor and maintenance work as needed when not driving. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. Applicants who are still in the process of securing a 7D license will be considered. This is a Grade C position. 7D Van Drivers with CDL certification and needed endorsements will be placed at Grade D. Essential Functions Obeys all traffic laws. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for 7D vehicles. Transports only authorized students and staff. Maintains discipline when students are on van. Discharges students only at authorized stops. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority. Keeps to assigned schedule. Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness. Keeps assigned vehicle clean. Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects. Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles. Reports all accidents and completes required reports. Responsible to check and add fluids, fuel and air. Performs other related assignments as needed by management. Works in Maintenance when not driving and performs all assigned duties, such as assisting with Grounds, Carpentry, Painting, Moving, Repairing, and other trades as required by the Facilities Director or designee. Other Functions Other duties as assigned by leadership. Minimum Qualifications Valid Massachusetts drivers’ license. Current 7-D van license (or CDL with school bus endorsement). Certification of good health signed by a physician. Good driving record, knowledge of roads and surrounding towns. Demonstrated aptitude to assure performance of duties listed. Professional references. Acceptable CORI (Criminal Background Check). Acceptable National Criminal Background Check (commonly referred to as a fingerprint check). Effective written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural expertise, and documentation regarding safe transportation. Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students. Preferred Qualifications Trade skills desirable. Direct experience with building and grounds maintenance. Work Schedule Driver will work forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. Physical Demands / Working Conditions The work environment is typical of a maintenance setting while not driving the van. May be exposed to outside elements while transporting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions. Physical Demands: Work requires physical strength and involves constant movement, including walking, standing, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and stooping. Driver must be able to assist handicapped students on and off the van. Motor Skills: Work requires motor skills such as operating a van, tying down the wheelchair, utilizing the mechanical options in the van, and answering the telephone. Visual Demands: The employee is required to read documents, signs, emails and or instructions for general understanding and safe operation of the van. Salary Information AFSCME Bargaining Unit and Custodian/Maintenance Grade C or D scale. Part-time Benefitted. Special Instructions to Applicants INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that if she/he is successful and is moving into another district, this transfer will result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective bargaining agreement. Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that will prove helpful in the work they are applying for. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications, which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis. Statement of Non-Discrimination The School Committees’ policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.80 to $20.03 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance, Support Staff > Transportation Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Damany Gordon 170 Chestnut Street Human Resources Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr