Please
Post
Square One
Date of Posting: Thursday, September 16,
2009
Posting Expires: Wednesday, September 29,
2009
Job Location: Transportation
Normal Work Week: Monday - Friday
Normal Hours per Week: 35 Hours per week/ Split Shift.
Base Salary: $9.84 Per Hours
_X_Bargaining Unit Position _ __Non-bargaining Unit Position
Please see attached job
description.
Internal Applicants: Please contact Marieme Sow,
Hiring Specialist, Human Resources at 947 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 858-3117
Square One is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All
internal applicants must
apply by contacting the
Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual
posting.
If
you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your
immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent. Failure to comply with this
process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.
SQUARE ONE- JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Van Driver
Qualifications:
1. Be at least
21 years of age.
2. Possess high
school diploma or equivalent.
3. Possess
valid Massachusetts Class III driver license for at least three (3) years. Possess valid Massachusetts 7D driver
license or have the ability to obtain such a license.
4. Possess
valid First Aid Training Certificate.
5. Ability to
produce successfully completed CORI check and driving record check through the
Department of Motor Vehicles.
6. Defensive
driving skills. Ability to read and
understand local street maps. Knowledge
of Springfield and surrounding communities’ streets.
7. Have the
personal qualities to interact appropriately with parents and children; have
the ability to maintain order during the routes.
8. Have the
physical capabilities to bend, lift and secure children requiring such
assistance.
9. Punctual,
dependable and ability to work split shifts.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Performs daily safety check of vehicle and
equipment, reporting any problems to Transportation Director or van driver in
charge immediately.
2. Ensures that vehicle has adequate gasoline
prior to beginning route.
3. Reports any mechanical failures, repair or
maintenance needs or supply replacement immediately to Transportation Director
or van driver in charge.
4. Delivers and pick-up the vehicle for
scheduled and emergency maintenance.
5. Completes daily mileage log and expense
logs.
6. Completes daily route reports and de-briefs
appropriate staff regarding issues, concerns, absences, problems.
7. Deals effectively with behavior problems
during the route. Reports any problems
or concerns immediately to Transportation Director or van driver in charge.
8. Assists in
seating and belting children upon entry to vehicle as specified in Department
of Motor Vehicle booklet for 7D
drivers.
9. Assists in
unbelting and exiting the vehicle as needed and as specified in Department of
Motor Vehicle booklet for 7D drivers.
10. Implements
agency transportation policies and procedures as set-out in the transportation
contract established by Square One.
11. Releases
children only to individuals identified as approved for release; contact the
office when in question.
12. Returns
child to site of placement when no approved release person is available to take
child in afternoon,
13. Contacts
Corporate Office immediately when an emergency situation arises.
14. Additional
duties as assigned by Director of Transportation.
Accountability:
To the Director of Transportation
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Signature Date
2009