Bus Driver - CDL

We are seeking Bus Drivers with their CDL to operate a school bus as required for the purpose of picking up and discharging program participants at authorized points in the Lowell service area. Work as a team with the Bus Monitor to ensure collaborative service in the service area.

No CDL? We will train you to obtain it!

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Starting at 26.79
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transport children as assigned on route copy, to include field trips and activities.
• Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals.
• In conjunction with Bus Monitor, maintain route copy and assist substitute monitor.
• Must adhere to FMSCA rules pertaining to Motor Coach/Bus version Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), Head Start and State DOT rules.
• Integrate a DE&I lens in all activities, encourage colleagues to engage in DE&I work, and contribute to our mission of building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for our employees, clients, and partners; requires ongoing investment in a personal and professional journey to understand identity and address unconscious bias, power, and privilege.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicle with Bus Monitor.
• Follow Transportation policies and procedures as outlined.

Successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CDL with S & P endorsements, Mass. School Bus Certificate
• Must have reliable transportation to work site.
• Bi-lingual skills desired.
• Evidence of recent Mantoux test, physical exam, and MMR vaccine.
• CORI/DCF review prior to employment.
• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds minimum.
• Must conform to physical requirements of DOT Federal Motor Carriers Regulations
• Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.