DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Transportation Director, the Van Driver position will transport students and/or staff to and from school, field trips, and other locations as directed; provide supervision and direction to passengers.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in the Van Driver classification transport students and staff in a van to/from school and other related events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operate a district van over designated routes according to established time schedules. Transport students and staff on various field trips and other school or district related trips. 2. Pick up and drop off general education and special education students at designated stops; assure orderly and safe loading and unloading of passengers.
3. Inspect vehicle prior to operation for safety purposes and report defects and need for repairs; refuel; check oil level, hoses and belts; perform regular safety checks on vehicles as directed.
4. Maintain cleanliness of windows, mirrors and floors of assigned vehicle on a daily basis.
5. Maintain daily routine records and reports including vehicle condition reports & trip sheets.
6. Communicate with school staff and parents regarding passenger behavior as needed.
7. Transporting of passengers may require driving on county roads, freeways and city streets day and night and in different weather conditions.
8. May transport other materials in district vehicles such as luggage to 6th grade camp.
9. Maintain order and safety among students in the vehicle, following district policies regarding the discipline of children.
10. Provides assistance to students requiring booster or other seating apparatus. Provides seating assistance to students and others with strength and mobility needs.
11. Instruct students and others on proper vehicle behavior and emergency procedures.
12. During times when vehicles are not in use, perform generalized cleaning activities in the Transportation Department.
13. Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code as related to vehicle driving and transporting of students.
14. Serve as a substitute Bus Driver I once certification has been obtained.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Knowledge of:
1. Safe driving practices and techniques.
2. Basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining pupil transportation.
3. Requires knowledge of and understanding how to apply first aid practices.
4. Requires effective communication skills.
5. Geography of the school district and other district’s served.
6. School district map indicating all facilities and established routes between.
7. Proper handling of hazardous materials.
Ability to:
1. Perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
2. Drive a van safely and efficiently while keeping to well-established schedules.
3. Maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops.
4. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
5. Maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
6. Learn designated van route, including stops and traffic hazards.
7. Maintain required records.
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, public, and staff members.
9. Successfully complete bus driver operator certification, including passenger endorsement, for all district busses within eleven (11) months of initial employment.
Training and Experience: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent; Successful and safe experience driving a large vehicle; Clean DMV driving record.
Required Certification: Requires valid Class C Driver's License and clean DMV driving record. Must be able to qualify for district vehicle insurance. First Aid certification.
Working Conditions:
Outdoor environment; subject to driving in various road, traffic and weather conditions, noise and exhaust fumes.
ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE, DRIVING RECORD, AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.
Work Year
9 months / 5 hours
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Salary Classification: 22
Click HERE to review all Classified Non-Management Salary Classifications and Salary Schedule