Van Driver

About the role

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, operate a vehicle over designated routes, and on an “as-needed” basis, in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, and school-related activities.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of vehicle.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of special needs students as necessary.
• Drive a vehicle, other than a school bus, over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and on an as-needed basis, and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in California following specific route and/or specific individualized student pick-up and drop-off instructions.
• Pick up and discharge students at established bus stop locations, or residence or care giver locations as directed.
• Report incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Maintain vehicle in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors, and vehicle interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain order and discipline among students in vehicle following District policies and procedures regarding discipline of students, and contact with school officials, parents and the public; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns, disputes.
• Instruct students on safety regulations and policies related to passenger conduct; evacuate vehicle in safe and timely manner as needed; conduct periodic evacuations drills as required by law.
• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, and number of students transported, and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
• Attend various meetings related to such issues as safety, first aid, and vehicle codes; attend driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of pupil transportation vehicles.
• Assist in modifying routes as needed due to the addition or deletion of passengers.
• Operate a district vehicle to pick-up and deliver supplies and materials as assigned.
• Utilize two-way radio for vehicle-to-dispatch, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Safe driving practices.
• Provision of the California State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
• First aid practices.
• Interpersonal skills using tact