Alternative Transportation Driver - Student Transportation

Job Overview As a Wildflower Logistics driver, you have the opportunity to help students who may not otherwise have a reliable way to get to and from school. This service is called alternative transportation. Some students cannot use traditional school transportation because of disabilities, behavioral challenges, or other individual circumstances. Every student has a unique story and deserves patience, kindness, dignity, and respect. You have an opportunity to be a light in the life of a young person who may truly need that support. A friendly greeting, a safe and comfortable ride, and a consistent, caring adult can make a meaningful difference. Our goal is more than getting students from Point A to Point B. We aim to provide a safe, dependable, respectful, and positive transportation experience for every student and family we serve. Responsibilities Each morning your route is assigned. We strive to keep the same drivers on the same routes as much as possible. Your responsibilities are to: Complete required trip records and written reports, and provide customer service throughout each trip.Your impact: Safe, dependable transportation helps students reach school and approved activities while giving families greater confidence in each trip. Review the assignment and accept the route in the SafeRoute Application which will be provided. Accepting confirms the driver’s commitment to complete the transportation assignment as scheduled and instructed. Arrive at the students home within the required pickup window The SafeRoute App must be used throughout every assigned route. Record each required event at the appropriate time: Student pickup — record when the student is picked up. Student drop-off — record when the student reaches the assigned destination. Repeat for Afternoon Transportation - Follow the same process for the afternoon route - Pick up at the school and drop off student at home. Skills As you can imagine in transporting students to a school, you MUST be approved. There is a process for completing this which will be explained in your first interview. Basic skills that we are looking for are as follows: Good Communication - conversation with some of the students is important. Some on the other hand don't communicate. Understand passenger safety, apply appropriate student discipline and behavior management, and communicate respectfully with students and caregivers. Understand & follow emergency response procedures for transportation, including emergency stop procedures, and respond quickly to traffic changes. Safe driving ability; knowledge of transportation safety regulations; clear English communication; and the ability to follow school policies and emergency procedures. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge are valued; experience working with children, childcare, or senior care is also helpful. Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour Language: English (Required) License/Certification: Drivers License (Required) Work Location: On the road

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