Substitute Van Driver

Job Description

Under general supervision to operate a school van transporting students safely and efficiently to and from school; to drive students to and from designated locations to drive students to and from special events and to perform related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilites

Driving a van assigned transporting students as assigned to and from school.

Maintaining the van and other vehicles in a clean and safe condition such as cleaning sweeping.

Maintaining good order among students on the van. Following District policies regarding the disciplining of students.

Fueling the vehicle.

Checking oil fluid levels and safety equipment.

Providing special care and assistance as appropriate if passengers are handicapped.

Keeping records of the operation of assigned vehicles as required by the District.

Administiring first aid to students.

Maintaining current knowledge of federal state city and District regulations applicable to the position.

Performing related work as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code the California Education Code and current city and District regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transporting students and faculty.

Basic first aid

Simple record keeping

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures

Ability to

Maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition.

Maintain simple records.

Monitor and control student passengers behavior.

Perform first aid as needed.

Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Understand and carry out roal and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Physical Environment

Light work

Physical Requirements

Mobility: Positions in this class reqire the mobility to stand stoop reach and bend.

Vision: Positions in this class reqire vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.

Required License

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License

Driving record