Square One
Job Posting
Job Posting #: 0085
Date
of Posting:
Friday,
January 28, 2011
Posting Expires: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Job
Location:
Transportation
Job
Title:
Van Driver (PM): 2 positions
Normal Work Week: Monday-Friday; 20 hours (PM)
Base Salary: $9.84 per hour
_XXX_ Bargaining Unit Positions _ 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 Mary-Jane Carter at 959 Main
Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA 01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3117;
E-mail: mjcarter@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 959 Main
Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA
01103. You may e-mail your resume
or cover letter to mjcarter@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 CPR & 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 community 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
______________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature Date
1/98