Van Driver (4 Hour)

General Duties

• Drive a district vehicle over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule, picking up and discharging students
• Transport students safely to and from school and other school sponsored events
• May transport children with special needs
• Adequately adhere to State laws, District policies, and safety procedures regarding student discipline and public contact with parents, school personnel and community members
• Follow and implement student(s) behavior plans, maintaining student discipline
• Sweep and clean the interior and exterior of the District vehicle
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on mileage, number of students transported and condition of District vehicle
• Report problems or equipment malfunctions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • Credential and/or License: Valid Class A or Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; must have a clear driving record to be insured and continue to be insurable by the District’s liability insurance carrier
  • Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Program: Must clear mandated pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; will be part of pool for randomly selected drug and alcohol screening
  • Education: Education equivalent to graduation from the 12th grade
  • Experience: Minimum one year experience driving with a Class C license and experience with driving a 10 passenger vehicle. Experience working with special need students preferred

  Knowledge And Abilities

  • Knowledge of safe driving practices and procedures
  • Ability to maintain appropriate student behavior
  • Demonstrate the proper methods of vehicle safety inspections and maintenance
  • Handle situations with tact, diplomacy and safety at all times
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the routine course of duties
  • Respond and report special circumstances to the appropriate personnel
  • Adheres to requirements of being a Mandated Reporter

  Physical Demands

  • While performing the essential functions and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms and speak and hear effectively
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds