Van Driver

Job Goal:

• To provide safe, clean and efficient transportation of students

Essential Functions

• Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing as necessary
• Owe all traffic laws
• Follow all mandatory safety regulations
• Supervise and maintain discipline of students in the vehicle to ensure safety and report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• Keep assigned vehicle clean
• Interpret directions and understand assigned route in order to maintain schedule effectively and efficiently
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, and report defects on appropriate form and transportation director notified
• Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Follow all district policies
• Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Transportation Director in accordance with policy.