On-Call Driver (student transportation)

Position: On-Call Driver (student transportation)

Department: Upper School

Location: Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: On-call weekdays with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Staff (Academic Year)

Rate of Pay: $25 per hour

**If you are already paid to work for Milton during the academic day, you are ineligible for this role.**

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking reliable, responsible drivers to join our on-call driver pool, primarily to transport students to off-campus medical appointments.

• Schedule: Weekdays, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., as needed.
• Locations: Appointments are frequently in Boston, Waltham, and Weymouth.
• Flexible Assignments: Drivers receive email requests with trip details, typically 24-72 hours in advance, and may accept assignments based on availability.
• Compensation: Drivers are compensated for their time.
• Transportation: Drivers use school-owned vehicles and pick up students at the Faulkner Health Center, where nursing staff provide necessary insurance and consent documentation.
• Student Support: Drivers must be willing to accompany students into medical appointments when required and relay relevant information to Health Services or parents, as appropriate.
• Additional Opportunities: Drivers may also be asked to transport athletic teams to practices and events.

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of required background checks and fingerprinting.
• Ability to safely transport students and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated comfort and experience working with students, particularly adolescents.
• Familiarity with Milton Academy and its community is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive for extended periods and safely enter and exit vehicles.
• Ability to walk and navigate medical facilities, including hospitals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.