Van Driver

Van Driver Job

Incumbents are responsible for operating school vans in a manner that transports students safely and in accordance with scheduled routes. Performs vehicle pre-trip inspections, fueling, and minor vehicle maintenance to assure student/public safety and to protect district assets.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Preferred
• Prior driving experience preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver's license without infractions
• Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification

Performance Responsibilities:

• Drives a school van on assigned daily routes and on field trips
• Reports unruly student activities, loitering and vandalism, safety, sanitary and fire hazards to the Transportation Department
• Cleans, washes and fuels District van
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintains mileage records and daily logs
• Reviews assigned van routes; notifies office of inconsistencies or needed changes
• Transports students daily as assigned
• Documents discipline problems and writes bus referral reports
• May require driving duties outside city limits
• Knowledge and ability to comply with safety procedures
• Submits to annual and random drug and alcohol testing
• Submits to annual Department of Transportation approved physical
• Performs physical agility testing as required

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 130 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Subjected to odors, chemicals, blood and other body fluids, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures
• State and local law pertaining to school van operation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification
• Principles and practices of safe school vehicle operation
• Knowledge of school routes
• Using equipment such as first aid kits, hand-held radios, mops, thermometers, disinfectant machines, and other related items
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction in English
• Make decisions in a variety of situations regarding priorities and effectively handling emergencies

Terms of Employment:

• Reports To: Director of Transportation
• Location: Transportation Department
• Calendar: 10-month
• Job Category: Classified
• Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule A. As approved by the Governing Board
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Deadline for Application: Until filled