Square One
Job Posting

Job Posting #: 0163

Date of Posting:                   Thursday November 10, 2011

Posting Expires:                  Wednesday November 23, 2011

Job Location:                       Transportation

Job Title: Substitute Van Driver

Normal Work Week:         20 hrs per week; Monday-Friday

Base Salary:                       $9.50

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 Mary-Jane Carter by phone at (413) 732-5183; or 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 Square One, Scibelli Enterprise Center, 1 Federal Street, Building 101, Springfield, MA 01105. 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. 

SPRINGFIELD DAY NURSERY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Substitute 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 and CPR Training Certificate.

5. Defensive driving skills.

6. Ability to produce successfully completed CORI check and driving record check through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

7. Ability to read and understand local street maps. Knowledge of Springfield and surrounding communities’ streets.

8. Have the personal qualities to interact appropriately with parents and children; have the ability to maintain order during the routes.

9. Have the physical capabilities to bend, lift and secure children requiring such assistance.

10. 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. Completes daily mileage log and daily route report.

5. Reports any problems or concerns immediately to Transportation Director or van driver in charge.

6. Assists in seating and belting children upon entry to vehicle as specified in Department of Motor Vehicle booklet for 7D drivers.

7. Assists in unbelting and exiting the vehicle as needed and as specified in Department of Motor Vehicle booklet for 7D drivers

8. 8. Implements agency transportation policies and procedures as set-out in the transportation contract established by Springfield Day Nursery.

9. Releases children only to individuals identified as approved for release; contact the office when in question.

10. Returns child to site of placement when no approved release person is available to take child in afternoon.

11. Contacts Corporate Office immediately when an emergency situation arises.

12. Deals effectively with behavior problems during the route.

13. Additional duties as assigned by Director of Transportation.

Accountability:

To the Director of Transportation

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Signature Date

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