About this role
EASTCONN Transportation provides services to agencies across northeastern Connecticut and school systems throughout the state. Our staff members are trained to transport medically fragile students, students with special needs, public school students, and adult clients going to jobs and job-training sites.
To learn more about our program, click here.
EASTCONN's Transportation Department is currently hiring Driver Aides!
Required for appointment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Applicant must have the ability to work well with adolescents.
- Flexibility a must.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. required.
Compensation
Salary/Wage: $16.94 per hour (minimum wage rate).
Benefits
EASTCONN offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees that may include:
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance - Participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan (where applicable).
- Retirement plan participation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance- employer paid and voluntary employee paid supplemental available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development/training opportunities
Eligibility for benefits is based on position and scheduled hours.
At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us.
As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.
AA/EOE
M/F/D/V