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Transdev in Boston, MA is seeking full-time School Bus Drivers for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract. The School Bus Driver operates a school bus and transports students safely in accordance with Company policy and local, county, state, and federal laws.

Transdev is proud to offer:

Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• $24.60 per hour (during training and charter rate)
• $35.00 per hour (after training)

(Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale)

Benefits include:

• Full time employment with work year-round – not just during the school year!
• Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week.
• Personal Time off (PTO): 5 PTO days annually.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, sickness & accident, long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Ability to advance your career.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a vehicle on an assigned route in transporting passengers to and from designated locations, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain, read, and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any changes. Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignments and extra trips.
• Properly care for the assigned vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the company to ensure safety, minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
• Operate the two-way communication equipment correctly and according to company policy.
• Inspect each vehicle before, during and after each trip using correct procedures and completes all necessary forms and reports. Operate the vehicle and stops to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
• Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated, as well as check for lost items.
• Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to company standards, neat grooming and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, and passengers; always promoting company goodwill.
• Control emergency situations in proper manner.
• Control vehicle keys, pre-trip and post-trip forms while in possession, and turns in to dispatch as required by your supervisor.
• Successfully complete driving skills evaluation.
• Attend all required in-service training, company required safety meetings and training, and any other required meetings.
• Ability to comply with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle.
• Immediately report every accident, no matter how insignificant the accident may appear.
• Accurately maintain proper shift documentation reports, and records.
• Follow the correct end-of-shift procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibit both written and spoken communication skills and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read a map and possess knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be hospitable, guest/customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): 100% of time is spent in the field.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a licensed motor vehicle operator with no suspensions or revocations within the last three (3) years.
• Must meet the requirements to attain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• Must obtain a valid School Bus Certificate as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as G.E.D. preferred.
• At least one (1) year of previous professional driving experience which can be confirmed with your previous employer preferred.
• Previous bus or other heavy duty vehicle driving experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• Work outside or in a vehicle 90% of the time. Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations with moderate noise.
• Frequently sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, legs, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crouch or crawl.
• Work a flexible work schedule as needed.
• Occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Meet vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidate with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com .

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the Unites States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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Job Category: Drivers

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8207

Pay Group: ALA

Cost Center: 604

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.