What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralia-Van/Motor Pool Driver (Transportation) position at Centralia School District?
Motor Pool / Van Driver
Reports to : Director of Transportation Location : Transportation
Bargaining Unit : Public School Employees' FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Job Summary :
Motor pool / van drivers ensure the safe transport of students on schedules routes and / or special trips including utilizing school district owned vehicles.
Required Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years driving experience
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
- Ability to pass a physical examination from a licensed health care provider
- Possession or ability to obtain a first aid card
- Ability to pass a federal and state background check
- Possession of a driving record free of all major violations such as a DUI or negligent driving with a limited number of minor violations
- Ability to problem solve by identifying issues and creating action plans
- Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor / lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment
- Ability to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed
- Ability to adhere to safety practices, understand applicable codes, policies, and regulations, to maintain accurate records
- Knowledge of area streets and locations or ability to learn
- Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques or ability to learn
- Knowledge of health standards and hazards or ability to learn
- Ability to utilize wheelchair tie-downs, child safety seats, and lifts
- Ability to perform non-technical tasks with the ability to enhance skills over time
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications :
Essential Functions :
Salary : $19.89 - $24.46 per hour, depending on experience
Work schedule : 6.75 hours per day, 192 days per school year
Benefits : 11 paid holidays; 3 personal leave days; 12 sick leave days; health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB ; State retirement through DRS ; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Public School Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement
Application Procedures : Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Gibb Kingsley, Director of Transportation at gkingsley@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Mr. Kingsley.
Working Condition and Physical Effort Requirements
Seldom or Never
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Hourly
Lift / push / pull / carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Lift / push / pull / carry objects 11-20 lbs.
Lift / push / pull / carry objects 21 lbs.
Standing up to one hour at a time
Standing up to two hours at a time
Standing for more than two hours at a time
Stooping and bending
Ability to reach and grasp objects
Manual dexterity or fine motor skills
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to hear
Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
Using a computer and computer software
Using various technology tools
Working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts
Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variations, or other conditions
Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperatures, noise levels, or other conditions
Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls
Operating school buses, light and heavy-duty trucks & automobile and / or vans
Salary : $20 - $24
