School Van Driver

Position Type:
Support Staff/Van Driver

Date Posted:
9/3/2026

Location:
Aurora City Schools Operations
Position: Van Driver

Location: Transportation

Schedule *: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (4.0 Hrs)

Salary: Appropriate step on Van Driver Scale

Effective: To be determined - Based on availability

* Van route, Van number, and hours are subject to change based on student needs.

Job Description: Van Driver

Job Analysis: The van driver will work directly under the supervision of the Director of Operations. The driver shall be charged with the responsibility of operating school vans in a safe, responsible manner, and adhering faithfully to the laws of the State of Ohio, all rules and regulations of the Ohio State Department of Education, Ohio State Department of Transportation, and the policies and procedures established by the Aurora City Schools Board of Education.

The van driver is viewed as a critical member of the educational team with a unique and important role to fulfill. Above all, the safety of passengers is seen as the function of primary importance. The van driver's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable assurances of good health; consistent and non-discriminate enforcement of the rules and regulations or rider discipline; acting in a cooperative manner with parents and school personnel; and because of the very visible and sensitive role that transportation plays in school operations, serving as an ambassador of goodwill to the community.

Duties and Responsibilities - The van driver shall:

I. General

• Report for work at least 15 minutes before his/her scheduled run.

• Keep current route maps and written route descriptions on the van in the proper folder at all times.

• Conduct seat inspections after each run.

• Report immediately any information regarding vandalism, mechanical failure, etc., to the supervisor (use bus repair request).

• Be on the van while students are loading and unloading.

• Make sure that the students remain seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.

• Be responsible for maintaining and enforcing student discipline.

• Smoking is prohibited on any Board owned vehicles.

• Stop at designated stops only. He/she use his/her discretion when a special situation develops. Drivers will make special stops (loading or unloading) only upon proper authorization of the Director of Operations, the Superintendent or his designee.

• Conduct van fire drills at least twice a year, and all other emergency evacuation practice procedures or drills as may be specified.

• Be required to attend all safety meetings and in-service meetings.

II. Safety and Maintenance of Van

• Perform a pre-trip inspection of the van before each run which will include at least the following: lights, safety equipment (ex. fire extinguisher), wipers, tires, brakes, emergency brakes, seats, horn, fuel, defroster, and radio equipment. In the a.m., a check shall be made for vandalism. Safety check inspection forms will be provided.

• Be provided with and keep a trash container, a broom, and snow cleaning equipment on the bus for use to clean the interior of the bus.

• See that all glass areas needed for driving visibility are clean.

• See that the van floor and seats are clean.

• Clean the snow off the van for safe driving.

• Report any defects with the van or equipment in writing immediately to the supervisor on a proper form (use bus repair request).

III. Operation of Vehicle

• Obey all traffic laws and posted regulations.

• Adhere to the time schedule every day.

• Use all of his/her vehicle lights, in accordance with state law.

• Obey all state laws pertaining to the operation of his/her vehicle.

• Operating a van or bus while suspected of having inhaled or ingested alcohol, narcotics, drugs, prescriptions with normal recommendation not to drive, or any other substance with the potential of inhibiting judgment, reflexes or driving skills or in possession of same, will result in automatic ten (10) days suspension. Conviction of violating state law related to the above will mean dismissal. Arrest and conviction for DUI. and reckless operation or cumulative behavior causing concern about driving skills or attitudes will result in dismissal.

Personal Qualifications - The van driver shall:

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• Be of good moral character.

• Be physically qualified as determined by the annual physical examination.

• Be free of addiction to alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs.

• Be able to exercise mature judgment.

Professional Qualifications - The van driver shall:

• Be trained in the safe operation of the van and have a knowledge of the transportation laws and regulations.

• Satisfactorily complete the State Department of Education Van Driver Education Program.

• Report all traffic violations within the last three (3) years when applying for a position.

• Know and obey all state laws pertaining to bus transportation, (especially those on pages 17, 18, and 19, in the "Ohio Pupil Transportation and Regulations" 1975 manual).

Van Driver

(10/28/2024)