Transportation Van Driver

About the role

The Transportation Van Driver utilizes a van to transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and other special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from the van.

Schedule

Work schedule will generally be 10-20 hours per week on weekdays: 2-4 hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 am and 2-3 hours between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Minimum required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability with an acceptable driving record that will be verified
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Drivers
• Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with special needs
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

• Drive a van to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school, and other occasions, in a safe and timely manner
• Assist students and other passengers (e.g., students in wheelchairs, students with special needs, etc.) to provide safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport
• Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g., emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy
• Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
• Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior (e.g., vehicle safety rules for students, vehicle conduct reports, etc.) to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety
• Clean assigned vehicles (e.g., sweep and mop inside of vehicle, wipe down seats, clean windows, etc.) to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle
• Maintain fluids in the assigned vehicle (e.g., gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, walk-around inspection including lights, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations (e.g., monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation
• Prepare documents and reports (e.g., route reports, employee timecards, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, federal, state standards, and district policy reports, etc.) to document activities, providing written support and conveying information
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements
• Detail vehicle problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g., vehicle repair request, etc.) to maintain safe driving and operating conditions
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey, and gather information required to perform functions
• Respond to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Pay

Starting wage: $19.00 hourly

Work environment & physical demands

Transportation Van Driver Physical Demands Form. The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services at slcschools.org or call 801-578-8340.

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