Driver

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Trumbull

• Trumbull, CT, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $18.75 - $18.75Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, Designed with special needs in mind, Connecticut Transportation Solutions, LLC (CTS) serves all territories throughout Connecticut. CTS is headquartered in Waterbury and has an office in Trumbull. Our drivers are always friendly and courteous and are focused on making the transportation experience safe for all. We specialize in all aspects of transporting behaviorally challenged children and adults. Our staff are trained in abuse / neglect prevention and reporting, basic first aid, CPR, and only the safest driving methods.

Job Summary

Drivers for Connecticut Transportation Solutions have the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of children and staff during transportation to and from various locations throughout the state. All of our drivers must have either a V or F endorsement and must pass all required background checks, verification, and credentialing processes.

In addition, this position requires a Smartphone device.

Job Responsibilities

Safety: Follows all company policies, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported. Completes a comprehensive app-based inspection of the vehicles daily (DVIR), reporting any conditions of concern, before transporting children. Ensure that any safety equipment is in proper working order before each trip.

Ensures all students are always in appropriate safety restraints during transportation. Identifies those persons authorized by the parents/guardians to receive the children. Delivers children only to the authorized persons. Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone without adult supervision at any time. Follows all safety procedures developed for the specific needs of the child.

Vehicle Operations Ensures that the vehicle always has sufficient fuel and gives regular updates on required maintenance being due. Follows efficient and safe transportation routes that ensures the child will arrive safely and on time as directed by Manager. Operates vehicles in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed.

Reports any traffic violations to the Manager immediately. Keeps the vehicle clean and free of debris; follows other vehicle cleaning procedures. In the event of an accident, follows all procedures; assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by CTS policy and the authorities.

Administration and Documentation Routinely inventories vehicle emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports any needs to the Manager. Attends and participates in center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Competencies Required Professionalism Strong verbal and written communication Ability to work independently Ability to work as a team member Positive attitude Flexibility BENEFITS SNAPSHOT Benefit Part-Time Medical (PPO or HSA plan) ✔ If averaging 30+ hrs/wk2 Prescription Drug Coverage ✔ If ACA-eligible2 Dental (Mutual of Omaha) ✔ Employee-paid option Vision (Mutual of Omaha / Eye.

Med) ✔ Employee-paid option Company-Paid Life & AD&D ($10,000) — Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — 401(k) Retirement Plan ✔ Available, with possible profit sharing Voluntary Supplemental Coverage (Life, Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness) ✔ Employee-paid, optional 2 Part-time employees who average 30 or more hours per week during the applicable measurement period are eligible for medical and prescription drug coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

— Not offered for this employment status.

Benefits

are subject to change. This summarizes our current benefits for this position. Full details regarding benefits are included in the official plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancies. All benefits described herein are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company at any time. 2 Part-time employees who average 30 or more hours per week during the applicable measurement period are eligible for medical and prescription drug coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

— Not offered for this employment status.

Benefits

are subject to change. This summarizes our current benefits for this position. Full details regarding benefits are included in the official plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancies. All benefits described herein are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company at any time.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Must possess a V or F endorsement on a current valid driver’s license. Successful experience in student transportation preferred. Ability to pass a background check and Department of Children’s and Families (DCF) credentialing. Must possess a smartphone. Knowledge of the challenges and care involved in cognitive disorders, mental illness, and autism.