Auxiliary Driver 26-27 School Year

Supervisor: Mr. Darrin Wills, Director of Transportation. Part-time, 10-month position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; inactive applications are purged periodically.

Responsibilities

• Operates a van (or similar vehicle) to provide safe transportation for students to and from schools and other activities.
• Drives van along designated routes; picks up and drops off students as scheduled.
• Ensures the vehicle can be operated safely before driving; conducts pre-trip safety inspection including visual defects and operating systems (brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, etc.).
• Performs post-trip inspections of the vehicle; ensures all passengers have been dropped off and no personal belongings are left behind.
• Cleans vehicle as needed.
• Supervises conduct and behavior of student passengers to maintain discipline; contacts school officials as necessary to discuss concerns regarding student conduct.
• Ensures vehicle is available for all scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Reports any accidents immediately and completes necessary paperwork.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in case of an emergency.
• Maintains a Virginia driver's license and Red Cross first aid/CPR certification.
• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the Transportation Employee Handbook, School Board Policy, and local ordinances.
• Performs bus attendant job duties as necessary.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Virginia Driver's License.
• Successful completion of auxiliary driver and bus attendant training course (training provided).
• Excellent driving record (at least +3 driving points).
• Minimum age of 21 at time of employment.
• American Red Cross first aid and CPR certification or an approved equivalent within the first three months of employment; must successfully renew certification as required.

Pay

$15.20 – $19.85 per hour.