Van Driver

About the role

The School Van Driver will provide safe and timely transportation of students to and from school and school related events. The role involves establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, following departmental processes and procedures, and exhibiting maturity and diplomacy in interactions with parents, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school van according to a designated route and schedule.
• Participate in determining route and time changes when necessary.
• Operate a bus in various traffic, weather and road conditions with the safety of students as the priority.
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and report needed repairs immediately.
• Attend classes in CPR/First Aid and other training sessions as directed by the Program Supervisor.
• Supervise students while driving, maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere, and issue disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Communicate with supervisor, parents and school staff on student behavior.
• Maintain the van in a clean and orderly condition, sweep and empty trash.
• Refuel the van when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Student Transportation routing department and make route change recommendations.
• Complete student ridership records for Medicaid billing purposes.
• Complete undesirable incident reports.
• Log all field trip and additional assignments for payroll purposes.
• Support management with special projects and requests.
• Prepare, review, and submit reports and other documents as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur license.
• Excellent driving record.
• Knowledge of school bus operations and best practices.
• Ability to meet Department of Transportation physical examination requirements.
• Experience dealing with students with disabilities and their families preferred.
• Ability to handle challenging student behavior.
• Knowledge of the city of Detroit preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Must be able to keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.

Qualifications

• Student transportation experience preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of school bus operations and best practices.
• Ability to handle challenging student behavior.
• Knowledge of the city of Detroit preferred.
• Must be able to keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism.

Benefits

Benefits eligible.

Pay

$22.01/hr.

Schedule

Not specified.