24-25 School Van Driver

Position: Part-Time School Van Driver
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Up to 6 hours/day and 30 hours/week during the regular school year
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $23.09 Per local 70 Labor agreement which can be found online at: https://www.isd622.org/Page/310
Benefits: Per the Local 70 labor agreement which can be found online at: https://www.isd622.org/Page/310

School Bus Driver Benefits:

• Paid training
• Flexible hours between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Retirement contributions
• Opportunities for advancement to positions with more hours and full-time benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED and solid work history
• Licensure: Class D license
• General knowledge of school district operations, expectations, policies processes and procedures, and general knowledge of the transportation of students
• Ability to assist students with patience and understanding
• Good attendance
• Work collaboratively in diverse environment with people of all ages including students with high level of integrity along with building effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and office equipment
• Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance.
• Ability to perform light maintenance

Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school
• Operate school Van in a safe manner under a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Train and assist students in bus evacuations during drills and emergency situations
• Complete and maintain the requirements necessary to hold and operate under a Commercial Driver’s License
• Responsible for making sure the bus is safe to drive; accordingly, pre-trips vehicle in accordance with all applicable federal laws, district policies and state statutes
• Draw up and maintain a legible route map
• Complete a variety of forms, such as: rider attendance forms, trip tickets, pre-trip log, fuel and oil log, bus maintenance forms, stop arm violation forms, disciplinary forms, injury reports and accident reports, etc.
• Add various fluids and safety items to the bus as needed
• Maintain an exemplary driving record both on and off the job
• Report any unsafe route conditions and recommend changes to the route
• Monitor student behavior and determine appropriate discipline
• Assist special needs students on and off the bus
• Be aware of mental, physical, behavioral, and health conditions of students with a wide range of needs
• Maintain a good working relationship with parents and school district personnel
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and driver training, to include defensive driving, student management, First Aid training, and all other applicable training
• Knowledge of, and trained in, the use of school bus safety equipment, two-way radio, emergency reflectors, and fire extinguishers
• Clean the van, including sweeping, removing trash, washing seats and windows, etc.