Van Driver

Southeast Delco School District

Van Drivers- PART TIME ROLE

JOB SUMMARY: Safely transport students to and from school and maintain a safe environment on the van.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned van including but not limited to checking fluids, air pressure gauges, temperature gauges and other systems that require daily inspections; maintain vehicle log.
• Abide by the preventative maintenance program for school vans as required by PA state law and the Transportation Department.
• Ensure that students enter the van safely, that they are seated appropriately and are using seat belts.
• Transport students safely to and from school or other destinations as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor while following all posted speed limits and safe driving practices.
• Maintain required records including but not limited to student counts, mileage, and others as required.
• Perform practice emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Conduct daily fueling and cleaning of assigned van including but not limited to cleaning windows, removing trash, and cleaning floors.
• Attend in-service workshops and other department meeting scheduled by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.

Qualifications:

• You MUST have a valid Pennsylvania CDL Driver's License with Passenger (P) and Student (S) endorsement with air break restriction lifted. Willing to train a PA CDL Driver's License holder for (S) and (P) endorsement and air break restriction lifted.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driving record must be free of tickets and accidents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to drive up to eighty percent (80%) of workday

SENSORY ABILITIES:

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work in an external environment subject to temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees
• Subject to outside environmental conditions
• May be exposed to atmospheric conditions that include fumes and dust

TEMPERAMENT:

• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to read and understand maps

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with students
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must be familiar with streets and schools of the district

Salary will be set in accordance with Southeast Delco Federation of Support Staff Negotiated Agreement.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person