Non CDL Van Driver

About the Company

Krapf Group is one of the largest private, family-owned school bus contractors in the U.S., also operating transit, paratransit, and charter lines of business. Founded in 1942, Krapf is committed to providing the best passenger transportation with a focus on service and safety. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Employees are expected to support the Krapf vision and mission, demonstrate core values of commitment, open communication, respect, and excellent service, represent the company professionally, and comply with all employee and safety policies.

About the Role

This field position provides daily school bus transportation for students to and from school and home in accordance with school district contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding operation of commercial vehicles and school buses.
• Safely operate a non-CDL school bus van on an assigned route as directed, demonstrating courtesy and professionalism.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required by DOT and school bus regulations; report mechanical defects to shop personnel.
• Maintain, read, and understand route sheets, including time changes; adhere to scheduled route times and mileage. Notify supervisor of changes or delays immediately.
• Maintain control of student passengers at all times to ensure safe vehicle operation; record and report discipline problems through district-established procedures.
• When transporting special needs or exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by the state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school districts.
• Report all vehicle and passenger accidents or incidents to your supervisor promptly and comply with company accident response procedures.
• Report work-related injuries to supervisor and comply with company workers’ compensation procedures.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Comply with company procedures regarding vehicle keys, lock boxes, and video cameras.
• Attend training and safety meetings as required by federal and state regulations and the company.
• Keep the vehicle clean and orderly daily; fuel the bus in accordance with terminal standards.
• Operate vehicle communication systems within company policy guidelines.
• Report all personal motor vehicle violations to supervisor as required by DOT regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student personal and medical information.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be the required state age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record, and child abuse history record.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules.
• Must successfully complete skills and classroom training.
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior in a non-confrontational manner.
• Ability to manage vehicle and student emergencies calmly and appropriately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for 4-6 hours per day.
• Vision adequate for reading traffic signals and signs, maps, and schedules.
• Hearing adequate for general traffic conditions, traffic signals, emergency vehicles, and monitoring and using vehicle communication equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs for operating vehicle controls.
• Range of motion adequate for safe operation of commercial vehicles.
• Ability to climb steps of the bus.
• Ability to reach overhead and to shoulder height, and to push or pull to clear the vehicle of ice and snow.
• Ability to bend and stoop to conduct vehicle inspections and properly secure wheelchairs.
• Ability to push and pull with up to 40 lbs. of force or meet state requirements.
• Range of motion and sufficient mobility to safely evacuate passengers, including accessing emergency exits via the aisle of the vehicle.

Additional Information

This job is considered Safety-Sensitive and incumbents are subject to random substance, drug, and alcohol testing.