Van Driver

Van Driver

A van driver operates a 7-passenger minivan on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the offerings of the school system. Work involves performing pre-and post-trip inspections of the van; operating the van; obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the van; observing all safety regulations and standards for motor vehicles; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the van. Employee is also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned van before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel. Reports to the Transportation Area Manager or Designee for driving duties.in accordance with DMV regulations and expectations as published in the NC School Bus Driver Handbook.

1. Drives van on assigned routes; does not deviate from printed route description without authorization.

2. Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safety of bus; checks for students that may be on the bus at the end of each trip.

3. Complies with vehicle inspection programs to ensure quality and safety.

4. Work with supervisor and school-based personnel to resolve discipline issues in accordance with established procedures.

5. Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the van.

6. Observes all safety regulations and standards for vans. This includes clearing the van and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.

7. Regularly cleans vehicle (van) to maintain a professional environment.

8. Practices defensive driving techniques and complies with all traffic regulations.

9. Discharges students only at the authorized stop locations.

10. Transports only authorized students.

11. Reports delays or accidents to supervisor immediately; reports citations to supervisor immediately, but in no case later than the following business day.

12. Reports maintenance issues in accordance with established procedures.

13. Drives routes during assigned work hours as requested by supervisor including running additional routes when requested.

14. Performs other duties as assigned during work hours.

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class C License for one-year. Must be 18 years of age and possess a good driving record, and a pass a criminal record check. Graduation from high school and some experience driving a van with one-year related experience in transporting or assisting with monitoring students or adults; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to use electric devices. Ability to perform these operations using unit's distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. The employee must be available to work flexible hours upon request. Must have NC CDL License with School Bus & Passenger Endorsements, including School Bus Pocket Card Certification. No convictions of DWI may appear on driving record for the past 10 years of driving history.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.