Square One
Job Posting
Date
of Posting:
Tuesday,
March 09, 2010
Posting Expires: Monday, March 22, 2010
Job
Location: Transportation
Job
Title:
Temporary Van Driver
Normal
Work Week: (Part-Time)
20 hours per week
Base Salary: $9.84 per hour
Bargaining Unit Positions XXX Non-bargaining Unit Position
Please see attached job description.
Internal
Applicants: 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. Please contact Rick Tremblay at 959 Main Street,
1st floor, Springfield, MA 01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3114;
E-mail: rtremblay@startatsquareone.org. All internal applicants
must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days
of the date of the actual posting.
External
Applicants: Please apply in person or by
mailing in your resume and cover letter to Attn: Rick Tremblay, 959 Main
Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA
01103. You may e-mail your
resume or cover letter to rtremblay@startatsquareone.org
Square
One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free
Employer.
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 Background Record 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 Springfield Day Nursery.
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
1/98