Van Driver

About This Role

Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is the core of this role. The Van Driver provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route, ensuring the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity
• Share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Report to duty on time and maintain route on time but in a safe manner
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
• Immediately report any accident or incident per Company policy
• Follow Company Policy around student and/or passenger management
• Inform all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times
• Complete all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submit to the appropriate authority in a timely manner
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill
• Safely and efficiently utilize vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements

Benefits

• Career opportunities
• No nights or weekends
• Summers off, with an opportunity to work summers in some locations
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay
• PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan enrollment
• Eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

About the Company