School Van Driver
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Beacon Mobility
Gardner, MA, US
Summary
The driver is responsible for safely transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely manner, which includes performing pre-trip inspections and ensuring the vehicle adheres to DOT regulations. Key duties involve safely transporting students to and from school and events, potentially assisting them with exiting/entering the vehicle and using specialized safety equipment.
Job Description
Van Pool Transportation LLCA Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.
🚍 School Van Driver (Part‑Time)
Vanpool | Gardner, MA
đź’° Pay & Schedule
- Pay: $24.41/hour (Effective 8/24/26)
- Paid Training: $20/hour
- Schedule: Part‑time, split shift (AM/PM)
- Weekdays only — no nights, weekends, or holidays
- Weekly pay + guaranteed minimum hours
âś… Why Drive with Vanpool?
- Paid training — no experience required
- Attendance bonuses + referral bonus program
- Consistent hours, consistent pay
- No commute! You can bring the van home with you!
- Opportunities for extra hours (charters & activity trips)
- Part‑time benefits package:
- Dental, vision, 401(k), and more
- Supportive, safety‑first work environment
- Make a real impact in your local community
🚌 What You’ll Do
- Safely transport students to and from school and events
- May include assisting students enter/exit vehicle and using specialized safety equipment (belts, car seats, booster seats, etc)
- Drive assigned routes
- Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections
- Maintain a clean, safe vehicle
- Communicate professionally with students, families, and school staff
- Follow all state/local traffic laws and school district policies
📝 Requirements
- School Pupil Transport (7D) Certificate
(or willingness to obtain — we train!) - Safe driving record
- Age 21+ with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Ability to pass background check , drug screening, & 7D physical
- Effectively communicate in English (spoken & written)
👥 Ideal Candidates
This role is specifically curated for those who value purpose over a 9-to-5 grind:
- Retirees & Former Professionals: Use your leadership skills to manage a mobile environment without corporate stress.
- Veterans: Transition your commitment to safety and discipline into a vital community service.
- Active Community Members: From healthcare to hospitality, if you value Respect and Service, you belong here.
🚀 Ready to Get Started?
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with Vanpool.
Enjoy great pay, unmatched support, and the chance to make a difference every day.
👉 Apply today to become a Part‑Time School Van Driver with Vanpool
Recruiter Contact:
Tina Burgoyne
781-535-6356
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Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota. We have the privilege of serving our elderly and disabled communities through the Metro Mobility program across the entire Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In the "Independence Business" since 1957, we truly take pride in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to those who need it most!
TRANSIT TEAM BY THE NUMBERS
- 1,000,000+ passengers transported, annually
- 650+ employees
- 500+ vehicles
- 3 Locations
- 3 Metro Mobility contracts (paratransit)
- 2 Transit Link contracts (dial-a-ride)
- 1 incredibly dedicated team, working across contracts, cultures and communities to serve our Twin Cities passengers with exceptional service
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Founded
1957
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Shuttles and Special Needs Transportation Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota. We have the privilege of serving our elderly and disabled communities through the Metro Mobility program across the entire Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In the "Independence Business" since 1957, we truly take pride in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to those who need it most!
TRANSIT TEAM BY THE NUMBERS
- 1,000,000+ passengers transported, annually
- 650+ employees
- 500+ vehicles
- 3 Locations
- 3 Metro Mobility contracts (paratransit)
- 2 Transit Link contracts (dial-a-ride)
- 1 incredibly dedicated team, working across contracts, cultures and communities to serve our Twin Cities passengers with exceptional service
-
Founded
1957
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Shuttles and Special Needs Transportation Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota