Transportation: Van Driver

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class D3 Chauffeurs license
• Pass pre-employment and subsequent driving history checks
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
• Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Work well with others including all personality types
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of or ability to navigate Marion and surrounding areas
• Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training

• Safely transport students to and from school activities etc.
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students peers supervisors parents school personnel and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings meetings classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements such as medical protocols IEPs etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting check vehicle for remaining/lost students items etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. booster seats wheelchairs harnesses etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including vehicle maintenance requests student behavior referrals timecards directions etc.
• Abide by federal law state law and district policies procedures and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather harnesses booster seats etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of vehicles and equipment including radios and emergency equipment
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager including any received while on or off the clock
• Clean van as designated by department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold
• Direct contact with the public students and other district staff
• May be exposed to heights loud noises fumes dust and other odors
• May be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions
• Work with moving vehicles motorized wheelchair lifts and other equipment

• Sitting standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
• Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands fingers and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping bending and kneeling
• Occasional pushing pulling and maintaining balance
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• Operate mobile motorized equipment
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work

• Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
• Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.