Van Driver

Van Driver

Qualifications: High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Hold a valid State of Maine Operators License for a minimum of two years (required). To communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community, and school personnel.

Job Goal: Safe operation, maintenance and routing of the assigned school van on a day-to-day basis.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Safely operate school van on a daily basis
• Check van before each operation for mechanical defects and report any defects utilizing daily inspection form
• Clean assigned van inside daily and wash inside and outside monthly or sooner if appropriate
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Enforce rules governing student conduct on vans and utilize district's formal discipline procedure when appropriate
• Report any damage to the vehicle to Transportation Director
• File accident report as necessary
• Utilize safe driving practices in accordance with State law
• Refer all requests from parents concerning transportation changes to the Director of Transportation
• Assist in inter-school delivery of mail, and supplies
• Ensure that the van is empty and secured whenever the van is unattended
• Periodically check the van for security

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. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment: Hourly, work year (176 days) and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.