Driver

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Driver

CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled

UPDATED: 06/01/2025

POSTED: 08/26/2026

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Driver

Department: Transportation

Supervisor: Transportation Coordinator

Description: 12 months – Benefits eligible

Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, drives school vehicle(s) for the purpose of transporting students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check and prepare vehicle for trip readiness (phones, credit cards, etc.).
• Safely drive students to and from home to school.
• Complete end of trip report.
• Participate in training as required by school.
• Communicate with students, staff, and parents as appropriate.
• Vehicle maintenance such as cleaning, transporting to service centers and/or state inspections.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CDL-C Commercial License with “V” or “S” Endorsement for Student Transportation Vehicle; Air Brake endorsement required.
• Current Medical Card.
• Ability to load and unload luggage. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Excellent driving record.
• Flexible hours Monday – Friday; Flexibility to work weekends required.
• In addition, nights and weekends to fit the transportation needs of the school including evening field trips, sports away games, quarterly tournaments, out-of-state driving that occasionally requires overnight stay, unscheduled or last minute appointments etc.
• Sign Language Skills preferred but not mandatory.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.