Van Driver

About This Role

This permanent, full-time van driver position is responsible for safely transporting students on established routes and for special trips during the school year, with summers off. The role involves daily vehicle inspection and minor maintenance, adherence to traffic laws and school policies, and enforcing student conduct.

Responsibilities

• Drive an established route and/or perform individualized trips as assigned, picking up and discharging students while following all applicable laws and good vehicle operating practices
• Enforce the Student Bus Conduct Code
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and report all mechanical defects immediately
• Monitor the mechanical operations of the school vehicle (gauges, observations, etc.) and report any abnormal operating circumstances
• Keep a count of student riders to ensure that the school vehicle is not overloaded (maximum of 11 passengers) and report trends in ridership as they develop
• Wash van and fuel van daily
• Deliver mail and packages as required for school department staff
• Advise the Transportation Director of any route changes that could result in time and/or cost savings, as well as those that may cause issues with lateness or safety
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to medically qualify through pre-employment and annual USDOT physical examinations
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules, applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws, and departmental regulations
• Ability to interact positively with and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure a safe driving environment
• Ability to follow established routes, read maps, and adapt to schedule changes
• Must furnish a driving record of the previous three (3) calendar years free of the following:
• No convictions for a felony
• No convictions for operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• No more than two moving violations in the past twenty-four (24) months
• Ability to pass a supervised road test
• Ability to provide two (2) personal references

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week during the school year
• Summers off
• Predictable, consistent schedules
• Overtime eligible for athletic and field trips
• Union representation with a structured pay plan and strong workplace advocacy
• Meaningful community work creating a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week during the school year, with summers off