Van Driver

Job Title

Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation to students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated buildings

Qualifications

Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years driving experience.

Have passed a satisfactory criminal background check

Experience as a van driver or willingness to be trained as such

Must have and maintain a valid Ohio van certification

A new report is required every 6 years with driver re-certification.

Have a negative pre-employment drug test

Be physically qualified by passing the Physicians T8 Form.

Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings

Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate

Supervises

Students and/or areas assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Performance Responsibilities

Must be insurable by the District's fleet insurance carrier

Must be able to maneuver and handle equipment when needed, such as step ladder to clean outside mirrors/glass, general maintenance items (i.e., oil cans), power washer, safety equipment, cell phone, fueling equipment, etc.

Comply with all rules, laws, and regulations - transportation, safety, and other- as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the Plain Local School District

Attend State, County, and District meetings as required

Make daily van inspection each morning/afternoon as required by State law

Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc. to the Mechanics

Clean interior of van, outside mirrors/glass areas daily after all trips

Maintain discipline in the van and report misconduct to the Building Principal at the end of the runs; meet with Principal to discuss student misconduct

Remain in van while students are loading and unloading

Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student misconduct, van deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, etc.

Report to work every day at the assigned time. Times are variable and subject to change

Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school

Meet with parents and administrators as required

Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly student

Occasional operation of a van in inclement weather conditions

Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures

Perform other duties as directed