Van Driver

Van Driver

A School Van Driver transports students safely to and from school, as well as to extracurricular activities and field trips. A School Van Driver ensures the well-being of students while maintaining a clean, well-maintained, and safe vehicle.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid PA Driver's License and safe driving record
• Experience in driving a large vehicle or school van preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
• Bilingual and bicultural expertise is an asset

Essential Functions

• Safely drive a school van to pick up and drop off students at designed locations
• Follow prescribed routes and schedules to ensure timely arrivals
• Maintain a high level of safety while driving, adhering to all traffic laws and school district policies
• Ensure the safety and security of all passengers by enforcing seatbelt use and appropriate behavior during transport
• Assist students with getting on and off the van, including those with special needs
• Report all vehicle maintenance issues or accidents immediately to your supervisor
• Keep van clean and in good condition.
• Keep records of daily routes, students transported, and any incidents or issues
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and school policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

Competencies

• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Ability to handle children in a patient, calm, and positive manner
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to schedules
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and operating manuals.

Terms of Employment

• School Year, Non-exempt Position
• Compensation as per the Agreement between Transportation Personnel and the Chambersburg Area School District

Evaluation

Performance of the Van Driver will be evaluated annually by the Supervisor of Transportation in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluations of support employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: On the job, this employee must Bend Sit Must carry/lift loads of: Squat Stand Crawl Walk Light (up to 25 lbs) Climb Push/Pull Moderate (25-50 lbs) Kneel Manual dexterity Heavy (over 50 lbs) Reach above shoulder level Use fine finger movements Other:
• Work Environment: On the job, this employee (X) Is exposed to excessive noise (X) Is around moving machinery (X) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature (X) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases (X) Drives motorized equipment (X) Other: Works under, inside and on top of buses/vehicles

Other Duties

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.

AAP/EEO Statement

The CASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, or military service (or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law) in activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources.

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Superintendent: ______________________________________________

Cabinet Member: ______________________________________________

HR Director: ______________________________________________ Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

Employee: __________________________________ Date: _____________