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CDL Class B Driver with Passenger Endorsement Wanted - Newton, MA

Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College

Newton, MA

 Athletics Bus Driver

Success happens here. Founded in 1899, Mount Ida College is a small, private college in Newton, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston which provides career focused programs built upon a strong foundation in the social sciences, humanities and the arts, all developed and implemented to prepare our approximately 1,400 students for success in their chosen fields of endeavor.

With a tight-knit, inclusive community, a diverse student body, winning NCAA Division III sports teams, a beautiful and safe suburban campus, and a vibrant school spirit, Mount Ida is the place where students become the best version of themselves.

The Mount Ida College Athletic Department is seeking a cooperative and respectful team player for the position of Athletics Bus Driver to be responsible for transporting athletes to and from away contests in a safe and efficient manner. This is a part-time, academic year position working up to 15 hours per week for 35 weeks per year.

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Safely transporting student-athletes, coaching staff and teams to athletic events in a 25 passenger vehicle or similar type vehicle.

- Assisting teams with loading and unloading of athletic equipment.

- Ensuring that all passengers including student athletes and coaches adhere to all passenger safety guidelines and expectations while the vehicle is in operation. 

- Operating vehicle in a safe manner and taking all precautions necessary to ensure the safety of passengers.  Exhibiting sound judgment and following safe driving standards.

- Completing pre-trip vehicle inspections as required by law.

- Maintaining travel records and logs as necessary.  Recording passenger counts and trip times. 

- Ensuring vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.  Removing trash and debris from vehicle.   

- Will be subject to annual motor vehicle records checks and random drug testing. 

Requirements for the position include the following: high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience operating large passenger vehicles; familiarity with northeast metro areas including Boston, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut; safe driving record, valid driver’s license, and CDL with passenger’s license; must be able to satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check, criminal background check and pre-employment drug test; knowledge and understanding of all motor vehicle laws and safe driver guidelines; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

Qualified candidates should forward a cover letter, resume and names and contact information of three professional references to: 

Office of Human Resources

Mount Ida College

777 Dedham Street

Newton, MA 02459

Email: jobs@mountida.edu

Mount Ida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from individuals who would increase the richness of the College’s diversity are welcomed.

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