School Van Driver

North America Central School Bus • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to safely transport passengers in a van. No CDL is required. The driver will operate a van on a regular route, as a spare, or for charter services. Key duties include the safe operation of the van, understanding route sheets and maps, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections (including child checks), and assisting students with boarding and disembarking. The driver will also cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students, attend safety and training meetings, and conduct emergency evacuations. Responsibilities extend to managing students, learning and following route sheets or electronic routing devices, and maintaining the cleanliness of the van's interior and exterior. Other specialized functions may be required by contract.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's license & other state or local permits as required.
• No CDL required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws.
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure.
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy.
• Dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Walking Crossing lot and, around exterior of van.
• Sitting Up to 2-3 hours.
• Climbing Steps in and out of van, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection, multiple times a day.
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on van, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation.
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs and checking for sleeping.
• Ability to read street signs, route sheets.
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver.
• Safe operation of a van.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the van, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the van including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.
• Cleans outside windows of the van.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management.
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED