Substitute Van Driver

South Burlington School District

Position Description

Job Title: Transportation Van Driver

Location: Transportation Services

Job Group: Union Support Staff

Pay Level: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Department Supervisor

Summary: Responsible for the safe operation of a school van (less than 16 driver/passengers) while transporting students to assigned locations. May assist students while loading and unloading a vehicle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

1. Operates vehicles in a safe manner and in keeping with applicable driving laws. Reports problems with vehicle and/or driving hazards to supervisor.
2. Responsible for the safety and security of assigned students while transporting to various locations.
3. Ensures that the vehicle is properly cleaned and maintained; keeps vehicle hazard free cooperates to keep co-workers and students safe.
4. Works safely within established guidelines for safe lifting techniques.
5. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.
6. May assist as necessary in other areas of transportation.

General Responsibilities: Performs all job assignments in a safe and responsible way at all times. Presents a neat clean and appropriately dressed manner. The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employees successful job performance. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service.

Education and/or Experience: Must be a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Previous experience with transporting passengers or light truck delivery desired.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Valid Vermont Drivers License with clean record. CDL preferred but not required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate (CPR); Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certificate; and First Aid Certification is required. Drivers must qualify for a DOT medical card.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students staff and others by demonstrating patience kindness and courtesy. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass state drivers license skill test. Ability to manage students and equipment. Ability to observe student behavior and advise supervisors of concerns and/or issues. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies as they relate to the job responsibilities is essential.

Required Experience:

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