Student Transportation Driver

Student Transportation Driver

The Student Transportation Driver is a part-time, on-site, school-year-based position. The driver position is expected to drive morning and afternoon routes during the scheduled school days, approximately 20 hours a week. The Student Transportation Driver transports students in a safe and efficient manner and performs all activities related to the operation of school vehicles. Supervises student passengers. The Driver adheres, without exception, to all traffic laws while driving any and all school property. The Driver upholds the Mission of the school.

Essential Responsibilities & Qualifications Required:

• Hold and maintain a Valid California Drivers License, with no serious violations.
• Be a reliable person of good character who shall possess the qualifications and communication skills necessary to perform the duties of the position, and comply with the rules set forth for drivers in all federal, state and local regulations.
• Have a minimum of five years previous safe driving experience.
• Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to recognize minor problems and report these problems.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibits positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Drive school vans and transport students between pickup points and school or to various events, activities, and destinations.
• Be in full charge of the van at all times and report unmanageable students to the Director of Facilities or available Administrator.
• Check and clean van at end of shift. Check gas, battery, oil, and water before departure. Check vehicle for operating safety. Assist disabled students and others out of and into vehicles. Demonstrate knowledge of assigned routes and stops by actually driving the route and noting stops before the first.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references from current or former supervisors. Candidates must also provide official transcripts, a current negative TB test result or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire, complete required training, and successfully complete Livescan fingerprinting. Employment is contingent upon obtaining fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if OLP is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. Equal Opportunity Employment The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. OLP prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Federal or State Emergency Declarations: The campus of 4860 Oregon St., San Diego CA 92116 is subject to shaking from earthquake activity and sits near a low flood zone. For more information visit the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: