Van Driver

Position Type:
Transportation/School Van Driver

Date Posted:
9/2/2026

Location:
Transportation Department

Date Available:
When Filled


Job Title:

Van Driver

Department:

Transportation

Reports To:

Director

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt (At-will Position)

Salary:

$15.15-$17.50 (Depending on experience)


SUMMARY
Transports students and staff to and from school or other activities in district vehicle by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for safety and conduct of passengers in accordance with State, District, and Department regulations.
• Responsible for all District safety procedures including (but not limited to) assisting students and staff as they enter and exit the vehicle.
• Ensures van is in operating condition. Performs daily safety inspection of van; identifies and reports needed repairs and mechanical problems.
• Reports student misbehavior appropriately to parents and documents contact. Prepares disciplinary referrals as needed.
• Maintains current route sheets.
• Maintains clean van (interior and exterior).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass ADOT drug screening.
• Must have AZ Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP# prior to hiring.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Arizona Driver's License.

RECORDKEEPING and REPORTING

• Completes and records pre-trip inspection forms.
• Mechanic repair requests.
• Documentation log of student behavior and parental contact.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
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 students, parents, supervisors, and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA Statement

AJUSD is committed to providing a workplace that is accessible, inclusive, and supportive of individuals with disabilities. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our Commitment to Equity

Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs, activities, or employment
practices.