Van Driver

Van DriverSupports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. Driving the van on runs as assigned, ensuring the safety of the student passengers. Transports students to and from school and on educational field trips, as assigned. Furnishes student passengers constant leadership in matters of good behavior, manners and language. Drives school van over a designated route in conformity with an established time schedule. Cooperates with principals, teachers, and other appropriate persons in the solution of problems that affect the welfare of children with whom they have joint association. Works in cooperation with vehicle maintenance personnel toward seeing that necessary repairs are made or that potential problems are avoided. Completes the State Department of Public Safety Refresher Course, as required. Performs daily pre-trip inspections as required by State regulations. Performs other job related duties as assigned.Qualifications High school graduate, or equivalent. Knowledge of state and local laws applicable to the operation of vehicles used for transportation of school children. Ability to solve problems induced by weather, traffic conditions, or unruly children. Have or be willing to obtain current First Aid and CPR Certification. Trained in Defensive Driving. Familiar with and supportive of the Discipline Programs used in the District's schools. Ability to keep simple records. Ability to set a good example of confidence in handling the vans and working with students. Effective interpersonal and communicative skills.Essential Skills and AbilitiesThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Random drug and alcohol testing. Van drivers must also pass a D.O.T. physical, vision test, drug and alcohol test and a physical agility test. Blood pressure must not be higher than 140 over 90. Drivers are also required to be certified in both First Aid and CPR.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the District. Outdoor work in the summer heat without air conditioning? Adverse road and weather conditions and at times unruly students? Noise level moderate/loud? Ability to multi task.Supervision: Received From: Director of TransportationEvaluation: At least once annually by the Director in accordance with the policy