What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver- Route 59 position at Wooster City Schools?

Position Type :

Support Staff / Transportation - Drivers / Class 11 - District Driver / Auto Driver

Date Posted : 1 / 23 / 2025

Location :

Transportation Department

Date Available : Upon Hire

Closing Date :

01 / 30 at 11 : 59 p.m. Vacancy Notice : Van Driver

Location : Transportation Department

Route # 59

EFFECTIVE : Upon Hire

POSTING DATE : January 23, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE : January 30 at 11 : 59 p.m. or until filled

POSITION : 5.5 Hours Per Day (Monday - Friday, AM and PM)

Nine (9) Month Position

Salary Range : $20.50 - $25.56 Per Hour GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Operates vans to transport students with or without disabilities to / from school; performs routine vehicle safety and maintenance checks; prepares and maintains related records and reports as assigned; represents the Wooster City School District in a favorable image at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training and / or experience in working with students with disabilities.
A current, valid Ohio driver's license -CDL preferred not required
Maintain a current ODE Van Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Operates van to transport students with or without disabilities to / from schools and field trips as assigned; assists students on and off vehicles; assigns seats; takes attendance and maintains order; ensures seat belts are fastened; keeps vehicles neat and clean; administers first aid.

Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on assigned vehicles (e.g., checks tires, signals, lights, oil, power steering, radiator and transmission fluid level, heater, defroster and wipers); reports repairs needed for required maintenance.

Serves as liaison between students' home and school in the delivery of notes, money, etc.; attends in-service training as required.

Copes with stressful situations related to students.

Maintains physical capability to appropriately lift and manage students with or without disabilities.

Assumes responsibility for safety of students with or without disabilities while in employee's care.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists co-workers as required.

Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS :

Occasional operation of vehicles under inclement weather conditions.

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues.

Occasional interaction among unruly children.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS : (

indicates developed after employment)

KNOWLEDGE OF : Board policies and procedures

driving laws and regulations, safe driving practices and procedures, the nature and needs of students with disabilities.

ABILITY TO : lift, move and position students, communicate effectively with students, staff and parents, carry out oral and written instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships.

SKILL IN : Defensive driving, driving in inclement weather.

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent who will be required to follow other instructions and perform any duties required by the position's supervisor(s), superintendent or his / her designee.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY :

Internal Candidates : Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline

External Candidates : A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees : Apply as an external candidate

Applitrack Link : or visit www.woostercityschools.organd click on Employment to navigate to all current postings

Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Salary : $21 - $26

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