Driver, , Transportation

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The American School for the Deaf announces an opening for Driver
.

Active - Regular full-time location: W. Hartford, CT, US

Position:
Driver

Department:
Transportation

Supervisor:
Directors of Risk Management

Description:

12 months – Benefits eligible

Union Status:
Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)

• Under the supervision of the Directors of Risk Management, drives school vehicle(s) for the purpose of transporting students.
• Check and prepare vehicle for trip readiness (phones, credit cards, etc.).
• Safely drive students to and from home to school.
• Complete end of trip report.
• Participate in training as required by school.
• Communicate with students, staff, and parents as appropriate.
• Vehicle maintenance such as cleaning, transporting to service centers and/or state inspections.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CDL-C Commercial License with “V” or “S” Endorsement for Student Transportation Vehicle;
  Air Brake endorsement required.
• Current Medical Card.
• Ability to load and unload luggage. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Excellent driving record.
• Flexible hours Monday – Friday;
  Flexibility to work weekends required.
• In addition, nights and weekends to fit the transportation needs of the school including evening field trips, sports away games, quarterly tournaments, out-of-state driving that occasionally requires overnight stay, unscheduled or last minute appointments etc.
• Sign Language Skills preferred but not mandatory.

• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual s age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) workplace hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.