Van Driver

Job Title

Under general supervision of the Director of Transportation or designee. Drives a District van over designated routes according to established time schedules. Pick up and discharge pupils at designated locations. Keep inside and outside of vehicle clean and fueled. Maintain mileage records, daily vehicle reports and vehicle inspection reports. Adheres to District policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior to assure safe vehicle operation. Perform other related duties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Outside applicants must apply on EDJOIN.org. Current employees within same classification should apply on Edjoin and must provide a SIGNED letter of Introduction/Intent. Current employees interested for a promotion should apply on Edjoin and provide a SIGNED letter of Introduction/Intent and three (3) SIGNED three letters of recommendation. All signatures must be physical signatures. No electronic signatures will be accepted.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Safe driving practices and techniques. Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, the California Education Code, and current city and District regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in transportation of school children. Basic First Aid procedures and methods. Local demography of area. Ability to: Drive a van and other automotive equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain order among children in vehicle. Learn designated routes, appropriate stops and hazards. Flexibility of daily routes and schedule. Obtain a standard First Aid certificate; Obtain required yearly Inservice hours Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's license Certification of CPR/First Aid Possession of a safe driving record Enrollment in Pull Program with DMV The successful candidate must meet all requirements of California Senate Bill 88 (SB 88) for transporting students.

• Driver's License Copy (Current and valid Class C)
• Letter of Introduction (Must be signed)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters required and must be signed)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of HS diploma or HS transcripts verify graduate date; or the equivalent)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The town of Exeter is situated at the base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The area has scenic beauty, a thriving business community, and a population who take great pride in the town's heritage, quality housing, great schools, and a very low incidence of crime. Exeter is located on State Highway 65, 2 miles south of Highway 198 and 15 miles east of Highway 99. Exeter is within a 3 to 4 hour drive to both Los Angeles and San Francisco, and 30 minutes from the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Exeter's population is about 10,350 and our city leaders are determined to retain our small town charm while making room for conservative growth. Exeter has a variety of antique stores, specialty shops, services, restaurants and lodging. Exeter has a long tradition of annual events and festivals. We appreciate and consider all applications, but will only contact candidates who are selected for a personal interview. Exeter Unified School District Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Exeter Unified School District does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital status, national origin, genetic information, or handicap. FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants: This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regulations require [EMPLOYER] to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position. Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query. Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.