Job Description
Transportation Specialist (Driver) Join our team as a Transportation Specialist at our new Lee’s Summit location, providing pupil transportation for the Lee’s Summit School District, where you'll play a pivotal role in providing safe, efficient, and exemplary transportation services.
WHO WE ARE Assisted Transportation is the industry leader in providing alternative transportation solutions, for school districts providing transportation to general education and students with special needs to and from school, career training, and educational enrichment programs.
Our air-conditioned vehicles are equipped with GPS technology, security cameras and two-way radios. We own and provide the vehicle and pay for maintenance and fuel.
Employment Requirements: - Must be at least 23 years of age.
- Minimum of one year’s professional driving experience preferred but not required
- Maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements
- Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR
- Pass a company sponsored Physical Exam, Drug Screen, and TB Test
- Pass Criminal Background Checks, which includes fingerprinting
- Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification
Essential job functions: - Comply with company operating procedures relating to driver safety and training
- Safely transport students to and from school and other outings as required
- Assist students in and out of the vehicle
- Load, unload, and secure students
- Escort students, if required, to their destination location
- Complete Daily Driving Logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports as needed accurately and timely
- Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and report maintenance issues immediately
- Utilize company provided electronics per company guidelines
- Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts
- Comply with company guidelines and traffic law
- Perform all job functions in a professional and reliable manner
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested
A Few Details of The Job: - Enjoy working with children of all ages
- Provide a valuable service to the community
- Flexible schedules
- No weekends, evenings, or major holidays
- Average 3-6 students per vehicle
- Paid training
- Weekly pay
- $19.00-20.00 per hour
- Opportunities for sign-on and employee referral bonuses
Benefits Offered: - Vision
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K
Demands of the Job: - Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., day, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
- Works alone, with, and around others
- Minimal lifting, walking and stepping up and down into/from a van
- Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly
- Use hands, fingers, and feet
- Competent reading and legible writing
- Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making
Assisted Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Retirees and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,