Shuttle Van Driver (CDL Class D)

Highland Express Shuttle Service (Dillard Lewis Inc.)

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Immediate Opening

CDL Class D

Do you enjoy driving and want a rewarding part-time position in Chicopee, Massachusetts? Highland Express Shuttle Service has an immediate opening for a shuttle van driver transporting military applicants. This self-managing position is well suited for dependable individuals, including those who are retired, semi-retired, or interested in supporting the military community. This is a 4-hour afternoon shift, Monday through Thursday, and start times may vary. If you are dependable, enjoy driving, and want to support the military community, this may be the job for you!

Position Details

Location: Chicopee, Massachusetts. The driver must live in Chicopee or within 10 miles.
Position: Part-Time Shuttle Van Driver
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 4-hour afternoon shift. Start times may vary.
Route: Local runs from the Chicopee Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to the hotel, plus emergency airport runs.
Vehicle: Company-provided 15-passenger Ford E350 van.
Veterans: Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $18.25 per hour

Route Description

The driver will transport military applicants between the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Chicopee, Massachusetts and the applicant hotel, and help with emergency airport runs.

Requirements

Must live in Chicopee, Massachusetts or within 10 miles.
Must have a CDL Class D and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
Must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID, which is required to obtain military base passes.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a police record or background check.
This position is on a military base. Applicants must be able to pass the background check for a base ID.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a company-paid Department of Transportation physical.
Must be available Monday through Thursday afternoons.
Must be flexible, dependable, and able to remain focused during extended periods of driving.

Driver Responsibilities

Passenger Transportation: Safely transport military applicants along the assigned Chicopee MEPS local runs route.
Vehicle Inspections and Records: Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate driver records.
Weather and Road Conditions: Check conditions before travel and communicate delays or safety concerns to management.
Vehicle Cleanliness: Keep the vehicle’s interior and exterior clean, presentable, and ready for passengers.
Maintenance Monitoring: Monitor the vehicle for warning lights, damage, unusual sounds, tire or brake concerns, and other maintenance needs.
Maintenance Appointments: Schedule and take the vehicle to approved maintenance appointments when directed. The company provides and pays for authorized maintenance.
Fueling: Fuel the assigned vehicle before and after each route using the company fuel card and enter accurate mileage information.
Communication: Communicate professionally with military personnel, applicants, managers, and company staff.
Professional Conduct: Maintain safe, courteous, and professional conduct at all times.

Company-Provided Equipment and Support

15-passenger Ford E350 van.
Authorized vehicle maintenance and maintenance support.
Fuel card.
Mobile phone for communication and route coordination.

Training

The driver will receive initial training and additional training as needed.

Benefits

Company-paid employee-only coverage. Additional costs apply if dependents are added.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance: Available if you become eligible for full-time benefits based on hours worked. Employee premiums apply.
401(k): Up to a 4% company match after working at least 1,000 hours in one year and completing one year of service, or after working at least 500 hours per year for two consecutive years.
Supplemental Life Insurance: Optional additional coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
PTO (Paid Time Off): Available based on eligibility requirements and company policy.
Bonus Opportunities: May be available based on company guidelines.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Pay Schedule

You are paid twice a month:

Work the 1st through the 15th: paid on the 26th of the same month.
Work the 16th through the end of the month: paid on the 10th of the next month.

Join our team and enjoy the satisfaction of supporting military applicants! We are looking for dependable, flexible drivers with consistent availability.

About Highland Express Shuttle Service Dillard Lewis Inc

We serve over 500 recruiting and military entrance processing stations across 40+ states and Puerto Rico. Our veteran-led team prioritizes excellence and safety. Help us continue to set the standard in military transportation! Join us in making an impact!

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