Student Van Driver

STUDENT VAN DRIVER

Purpose Statement

The job of Student Van Driver was established for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in a school vehicle; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; ensuring safety of students during transport loading and unloading from buses; and assisting with routine Districtwide deliveries.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Incumbents in this class perform assignments under general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. They exercise responsibility for the operation of a van or other school vehicle.

This job reports to Transportation Manager or Designee

Essential Functions

• Assesses incidents complaints accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating restraints special equipment ) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings trainings for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting District and State requirements.
• Communicates with parents students teachers administrators for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Drives school vans for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Escorts children across the street for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil water fuel ) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs school personnel parents of practices and incidents (e.g. rules regulations laws procedures suspicious situations etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
• Maintains assigned vehicles both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/seats ) for the purpose of ensuring safety appearance and sanitation of vehicle.
• Monitors passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels tire pressure exterior condition ) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports incident/accident reports inspections disciplinary and positive behavior reports etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Recommends routes for the purpose of coordinating bus routes and maximizing the Districts transportation services.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; and operating school buses and related equipment.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws; routes; first aid; two way radio communication; utilizing wheelchairs tie downs child safety seats lifts etc.; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without close supervision; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting 20% walking and 5% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is desired. Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Pre-employment

Continuing Education Training

As required

Certificates & Licenses

Valid ClassC Drivers license

Current Medical Certificate First Aid/CPR

Clearances

Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance

Drug Screening