School Van Driver

Drivers are the most important employees in our company. Without them, we would not have a service to provide. They are more than “just a driver”; they transport our future generations to and from school with a positive attitude, a cheerful greeting, and respect – all while maintaining a safe and timely ride. Each driver is a part of the family we've created and view each day as another opportunity to serve the community.

Specific Van Driver responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain the “People Standard” of the company which includes but is not limited to maintaining a positive attitude, great work ethic, self-motivated, team player, follow through on commitments, and be reliable.
• Perform all driving duties with the utmost safety and use of defensive driving techniques.
• Communicate with students about how to unload and load the van, where the van stop is located, and safety at bus stops safely and properly.
• Maintain close communications with dispatch on route movements and times and report any variances, in particular emergency situations or hazards.
• Confidentiality is a serious matter which includes child and family privacy. Drivers must understand the importance of respecting privacy for students and their families.
• Interior cleanliness of the van is a driver's responsibility. A regular standard is the van swept and/or dust mopped daily, and garbage dumped after each a.m. route.
• Fueling the vehicle is required at locations using authorized card locks or bulk fuel systems.
• Daily attendance for assigned daily duties is required.
• Driver is responsible to be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations to maintain qualified driver's license in Pennsylvania. The driver is responsible for reporting to the Location Manager any traffic citation or violations, or criminal convictions, that would be adverse in maintaining a valid driving license.
• Maintain Pupil Management on their routes. Remind the students of rules and train them on proper behavior on the school vehicle.

• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Complete all records and reports timely and accurately and submit to Transportation Department.
• Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route / trip logs.
• Operation of a two-way radio.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.
• Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct effective meetings.
• Written Communication: Good writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.
• Dependability: Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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